You can’t miss Sueno’s stone. It sits on its own plateau, just off the old main road between Findhorn and Forres; now bypassed. You see its ‘hangar’ first, then realise
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Hunting the Unicorn: The place of the heather priestsHunting the Unicorn: The place of the heather priests
Our final visit of the workshop was to be a silent, withdrawn location that owes much of its history to its very isolation. Hidden amongst the hills of the Braes
Hunting the Unicorn: Shells and fruitsHunting the Unicorn: Shells and fruits
Sometimes, on these workshops, the land and the sites are so well chosen that they need do little except be there in order to remind us that we are not
Hunting the Unicorn: the Fairy CircleHunting the Unicorn: the Fairy Circle
Sunday morning already… the weekend was slipping by incredibly fast, but we knew Dean had a lot planned for the final morning of the workshop. Our day began by
Three days of the Oyster-catcher (Part 4) – Sea and StoneThree days of the Oyster-catcher (Part 4) – Sea and Stone
I didn’t want to leave Burghead, not even for Findhorn; a place I’d wanted to visit for a long time. Burghead had filled me (many of us, I think) with
Hunting the Unicorn: “…of whirling air…”Hunting the Unicorn: “…of whirling air…”
The first stop of the afternoon was a familiar one; we had made a point of visiting the magnificent Sueno Stone on our last trip to the area. It is
Hunting the Unicorn: “…and under the earth…”Hunting the Unicorn: “…and under the earth…”
Sharp tang of woodsmoke, tall shadows climb stone walls, reflected flames dance in a black pool. Deep in the belly of earth, the symbols of the rite painted on pale
Three days of the Oyster-catcher (Part 3) – A Pictish HeadlandThree days of the Oyster-catcher (Part 3) – A Pictish Headland
The Moray Firth is vast, wild and beautiful. Examined on a map it resembles a child’s geometry exercise in triangles, with the coast between its ‘origin’ at Inverness and far-away
Hunting the Unicorn: “Upon the earth…”Hunting the Unicorn: “Upon the earth…”
Our morning began with an early meditation upon the hillside, turning our attention to the light, both in literal and symbolic terms. It was a moment to drink in the
Hunting the Unicorn: Dusk in the kirkyard…Hunting the Unicorn: Dusk in the kirkyard…
On the banks of the river Spey, Dean introduced us to some of the concepts we would be working with over the weekend before leading us into Inverallan burial ground.
Three days of the Oyster-catcher (1)Three days of the Oyster-catcher (1)
We were standing close to the River Spey in the grounds of Strathallan church a few miles from the centre of Grantown-on-Spey: one of the gems of the north-eastern highlands
Next stop, Scotland…Next stop, Scotland…
It seems incredible that it is almost two years since we were last far in the north, exploring ancient circles and carved stones and drinking in the beauty of the
“White nights in Macbeth Country…”“White nights in Macbeth Country…”
The Silent Eye, in conjunction with Lodge Unicorn na h’Alba, invites you to join us for a magical weekend in Scotland, experiencing the “White nights in Macbeth Country…” Grantown on
The Silent Unicorn ~ Summer in the Cairngorms with The Silent Eye and Lodge Unicorn na h’AlbaThe Silent Unicorn ~ Summer in the Cairngorms with The Silent Eye and Lodge Unicorn na h’Alba
THE SILENT UNICORN A joint magical workshop between Lodge Unicorn na h’Alba and The Silent Eye. Grantown-on Spey, Northern Cairngorms 14-16th June 2019 “When shall we three meet again, In
Solstice of the Moon: Stone of the MaidenSolstice of the Moon: Stone of the Maiden
Once upon a time… twelve or thirteen hundred years ago… there lived a fair maiden. She was, it is told, the daughter of the Laird of Balquhain. She was betrothed
Solstice of the Moon: Unfamiliar territorySolstice of the Moon: Unfamiliar territory
It is raining again and about to get worse. You are in a suburban green space between neat-gardened houses, the last place you would expect to find an ancient treasure…
Solstice of the Moon: Circle of PeaceSolstice of the Moon: Circle of Peace
Our first stop next day was a place where mysterious stones, a Celtic saint and a link to one of the best-known legends of the British Isles all come together
Maiden, Mother, Crone – Part 2 – Easter Aquhorthies by Helen JonesMaiden, Mother, Crone – Part 2 – Easter Aquhorthies by Helen Jones
Reblogged from Journey to Ambeth: I realise that Wednesday is usually my day to wander. However, I’m also writing up my weekend with The Silent Eye. So, I’m combining the
Solstice of the Moon – Maiden, Mother, Crone by Helen JonesSolstice of the Moon – Maiden, Mother, Crone by Helen Jones
Helen Jones shares the first part of her experience at the Silent Eye’s Solstice of the Moon weekend: When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.’ I should have
On the horizon…On the horizon…
I always look forward to September. It is one of the most beautiful times of year in Britain. The days are usually mild and often beautiful, the last of the
Marking the Circle – Solstice of the Moon with Running ElkMarking the Circle – Solstice of the Moon with Running Elk
While we continue to share tales of the Silent Eye’s summer weekend in Wales, The Prisoner of Portmeirion, we would like to invite you to join us in Scotland in September,