RITUAL. A Book in the Stone: An Alchemical Tour in Scotland
Address: Scotland
This tour will help unveil the great ‘knowledge of the connections’, hidden in the regularities of the visible and invisible transformations, in the evolutionary laws of the living space of the myth; the participants will grasp the magic power of Scotland, a place inhabited long ago by Picts, Scots and Brits.
The interaction of these tribes has not always been peaceful, yet their wars were guided by supreme powers that controlled human faith and passions. Some places in Scotland conserve to this day the true meaning of those distant clashes.
According to the legend little red-haired red-skin creatures inhabited the Scottish ‘marvelous hills’. This ‘marvelous people’ knew the secret of the magic ale. However, as it happens with everything magical, once upon a time many centuries ago, their lives underwent dramatic changes and the mythical creatures began hiding from humans. Today only the thick mists and the red soil recall their invisible presence. The secret of the Red Scottish hills is still concealed in the fairy power of the ale that nourishes the link between the days of old and our epoch. The arcana of ale preparation are centuries-old and yet at different points in time they have reemerged in the rituals of the Celts and the sacred endeavors of the Templars. The art of ale preparation requires strict adherence to a list of intricate procedures and is so enigmatic that can be compared to the mystical pictograms of the ancient Picts in terms of complexity. According to the Scottish tales of these lands, those who do not drink ale are doomed to wither lamentably.
The drink itself was made for the Fenians. This mystical tribe lived in III century AD and adopted from its divine predecessors the occult art of creating and conserving a special power that can be equaled to the alchemical ingredient. This was a fairy substance that possessed the strength to transform the surrounding space. The Fenians hid this strength in stones. A place where eight or more Fenian stones had been gathered became magical. There Mаc Kumal, the leader of the tribe, installed his cauldron and brewed the fairy potion. Those who were happy enough to taste Mаc Kumal’s drink went through different magical transformations and some especially lucky folks would even be allotted an eternal life.
Since ancient time Celts used stones to gather and keep life essence. Depending on their structure, composition and form stones could be attributed ritual functions as well. We will visit a number of mystical locations and will see objects that testify about the life of the Fenians in our age.
We will visit
- Kilmartin Glen
- Isle of Iona
- Kilmore Church
- Isle of Lewis
- Lochness
- Cawdor Castle
- Fortingal Yew
- Stirling Castle
- Dunfermline Abbey
- Melrose Abbey
- Roslin Chapel and Temple
- Edinburgh Castle
Terms of Participation
- The program is designed for INBI Members who attended at least one event within the program Ritual in 2013-2018.
- The number of places is strictly limited. Registration ends upon full subscription and we highly recommend you to register as early as possible.
- Program dates are subject to slight changes (1-2 days). Registered participants will be notified about any changes within the schedule. In view of the seasonal variability of the low-cost airlines schedules and a number of other logistical details final dates will be announced September/October 2018.
Fees
₤1300
- Please note that a prepayment is needed to guarantee registration.
- Some prerequisites exist for attending this event. Please contact us for more information.
Fee includes:
- Entrance tickets;
- Transfers between program locations within the country;
- Accommodation (please find more information below).
Fee does not include:
- Airfares to/from program starting/ending place;
- Airfares between the different parts of the program Ritual
- Visas;
- Food.
Accommodation
The cost and the living conditions are tailored to be practical for the purposes of the program. On average, hotel rating will be 2-3*. Participants will be accommodated in double rooms, but sometimes triple and quad rooms will be used. It is possible to book a single or a double room for additional charge, should a participant request one. If you want single or double room accommodation please indicate this when submitting your application and we will provide you with the relevant pricing.
Visas
Each participant is required to obtain a visa individually. In case you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach us.
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