Explore IONA with LIZ LISTER & Helen Houston of Scottish Blethers
Thursday, June 3th, 2021
12:00 pm PT | 3:00 pm ET | 8:00 pm GMT (Scotland)
Duration: ~ 60 mins
Presented via Zoom by Helen Houston & Liz Lister of Scottish Blethers
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Join Helen Houston, of Travels with Helen, and Liz Lister of The Jaggy Thistle Tours founders of the Scottish Blethers , in a Live Virtual Tour of IONA, a very special place!
For centuries people have travelled to this small island off the west coast of Scotland. They came seeking faith or belief, learning or healing, refuge or absolution. Today, they still come to enjoy the natural beauty of the island and to experience the sense of calm and tranquillity that is palpable from the moment you step off the ferry from the mainland.
In this our final virtual tour of the current series, we explore why the island was to establish such an important place in medieval religious history with the arrival of St Columba in the 6th century. We discuss how its fortunes would rise and fall to finally evolve into the communities – both religious and social – that call the island home today.
Event info
. Come and join Liz and Helen, the Scottish Blethers. Thursday, 3th June, at 8pm GMT / 3pm EST / 12noon PT as they take you on a Virtual Tour presentation via Zoom
Booking info
• email scottishbletherspodcast@gmail.com for details and booking
• £15 per device
• Payment via Paypal to www.paypal.me/scottishblethers
QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS
For more details or to submit questions you would like to hear answered during the live stream, email h.houston1@btinternet.com or via Facebook messenger
Or find Scottish Blethers on Facebook and Instagram @scottishblethers
Image: Lynda Branton
Liz Lister spanned a 30-year career in every sector of education in Scotland, culminating as Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Edinburgh. In 2010, Liz embarked on a new chapter in her life, combining a pride and fascination in her native country, a love of travel and diverse cultures, and the ambition to deliver customer service that exceeds all expectations. Today, Liz balances the role of Blue Badge tour guide with planning bespoke private tours for discerning travellers for her company Jaggy Thistle Tours, writing a travel blog called Stravaiging with Liz, and co-hosting the Scottish Blethers podcast. Find more from Liz on Facebook and Instagram.
Helen lives in Fife in Scotland but grew up in Stirling at the very heart of the storyof Scotland. Helen would be delighted to take you to the places that you have read about and bring your imagination to life. She would ensure that your eyes were really opened to the interesting and unique culture that is Scotland. Join Helen in her Faceboock account or at Scottish Blethers podcast.