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FRIENDS of BRUTON 11 Day Tour of Scotland and England June 17-27, 2016 Dear Friend FRIENDS OF BRUTON 11 Day Tour of Scotland and England June 17-27, 2016 Dear Friend: We are eagerly anticipating this faith-based excursion to the U.K. The Friends of Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia is sponsoring the pilgrimage. The Friends of Bruton has led a previous pilgrimage and the positive response to that trip encouraged us to organize another. Knowing that Bruton Parish Church is one of the most historic parishes in the country, you can expect an emphasis on history. Looking at our itinerary, I hope you recognize the opportunity to tell significant stories of history and faith. We will have a tour leader, who will ground us in points of interest and facts. As our spiritual guide, I will do a number of reflections to open our hearts to things of the Spirit. We are in the midst of conversations with our Church of England family for some behind the scenes peeks into the special places we are set to visit. Again, reflecting upon our schedule and the sites we will visit, this is a unique tour for those seeking something more than your typical English tour. From Iona to York, you will experience a different side of the U.K. My hope is to gather together a group of individuals and facilitate our development as a community. It will be my pleasure and privilege to be with you as we discover another side of the U.K. Faithfully, The Revd Christopher L. Epperson Rector ITINERARY DAY 1: Friday, June 17 - Washington, DC/En Route Depart from Washington, DC for your overnight trans-Atlantic flight to Edinburgh. DAY 2: Saturday, June 18 – Edinburgh L,D Welcome to Scotland! You will be met at the airport and transferred to the city center. AM: Panoramic City Tour of Edinburgh Discover Edinburgh, the inspiring capital of Scotland, with a panoramic city tour. From the historical closes of the Old Town to the large avenues of New Town, explore an outstanding city of contrasts and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along its main thoroughfare, Princes Street, you will witness the most unique sight of Edinburgh Castle, majestically dominating both Old and New Town. See Calton Hill and its National Monument, rightfully giving Edinburgh its nickname: the “Athens of the North.” Lunch: Enjoy a Welcome Lunch at the Scottish Malt Whisky Society. PM: Visit Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh’s Castle rock has been a stronghold for over 3000 years. In its dominating position overlooking the capital city, the grandeur and historical significance of Edinburgh Castle has made it a globally famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Sited on top of an extinct volcano, gaining stunning views across the City of Edinburgh, the castle has witnessed many of the defining events of Scottish history and has dominated its surroundings with majesty for centuries. Captivating visitors with its ancient buildings and marvelous views, it continues to spellbind with its wonderful story. Dinner: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at the hotel. DAY 3: Sunday, June 19 - Edinburgh B,D Visit St. Giles Cathedral Founded in the 1120s, St. Giles Cathedral was the church of John Knox during the Reformation and is often referred to as the “Cradle of Presbyterianism.” One of the highlights of the Cathedral is the beautiful stained glass windows. The impressive Rieger organ was installed in 1992 and the famous Thistle Chapel, home of the Knights of the Order of the Thistle, Scotland’s great order of chivalry designed by Robert Lorimer for the Order of the Thistle, was added in 1911. St Giles is situated on the historic Royal Mile, halfway between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty The Queen’s official residence in Scotland, stands at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur’s Seat. At the Palace of Holyroodhouse you can explore the 14 historic and State Apartments and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey. Best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, today the State Apartments are used regularly by The Queen for State ceremonies and official entertaining. The Queen is in residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse during Holyrood week, which usually takes place from the end of June to the beginning of July. Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world. Now berthed in Edinburgh, you can follow in the footsteps of royalty to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences. Discover what life was like on board The Queen’s floating royal residence. You can follow in the footsteps of world leaders such as Sir Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, and Rajiv Gandhi. Starting at the Bridge, explore the State Apartments, Crew’s Quarters, and finish at the Engine Room. Dinner: This evening enjoy Scottish dinner and entertainment at Prestonfield House or similar. Now featuring a nightly performance by the acclaimed Three Scottish Tenors, Scotland’s most famous evening of traditional Scottish music, bagpipes, fiddles, and dance is not to be missed. Enjoy exceptional entertainment with wine and a gourmet dinner served by their kilted waiters. A delicious 4-course dinner of Angus beef and Orkney salmon with wine and taste of haggis accompanies this unmissable evening of traditional hospitality and entertainment. DAY 4: Monday, June 20 - Edinburgh/Oban B,D AM: Visit Stirling Castle This morning you will depart Edinburgh and travel to Oban. En route you will visit Stirling Castle. One of Scotland’s grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture, Stirling Castle commands the countryside for many miles around. It towers over some of the most important battlefields of Scotland’s past including Stirling Bridge, the site of William Wallace’s victory over the English in 1297, and Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce defeated the same foe in the summer of 1314. Situated on a volcanic outcrop guarding the lowest crossing point of the River Forth, Stirling Castle is a great symbol of Scottish Independence and a source of enduring national pride. The castle’s long, turbulent history is associated with great figures from Scotland’s past, such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. It has seen many royal dramas and witnessed the lives and deaths of almost every Scottish monarch up to the Union of the Crowns in 1603. Dinner: Enjoy dinner at the hotel. DAY 5: Tuesday, June 21 - Oban/Iona/Oban B,D Today you will enjoy a daytrip to Iona. You will take the ferry from Oban to Mull and cross this island by motor coach. From Mull you will take the ferry to Iona. Visit Iona Abbey Iona is a holy isle, an enduring symbol of Christianity in Scotland. St. Columba and his followers came here from Ireland in AD 563 and founded a monastery that became the heart of the early Scottish Church. As a celebrated focus for Christian pilgrimage, Iona retains its spiritual atmosphere and remains an enduring symbol of worship. The abbey church was restored at the beginning of the 20th century, while work on restoring the living accommodation began in 1938, following the foundation of the Iona Community. Today, the Iona Community continues the tradition of worship first established by St. Columba 1450 years ago. Iona Abbey is one of Scotland’s most historic and sacred sites. Return to Oban via Mull. Dinner: Enjoy dinner at the hotel. DAY 6: Wednesday, June 22 - Oban/Glasgow B,D After breakfast at the hotel you will depart Oban and travel to Glasgow. En route you will enjoy a cruise on Loch Lomond, which has the largest surface area of fresh water in the United Kingdom. The Loch is 24 miles long and five miles wide and at its deepest point it is some 600 feet deep. On the Loch there are approximately 38 islands, some of which are inhabited. Loch Lomond is the world’s most famous Loch and numerous verses and songs have been written about this area. It is renowned for its beauty and tranquility and offers picture postcard views around every corner. Continue to Glasgow. Dinner: Enjoy dinner at the hotel. DAY 7: Thursday, June 23 - Glasgow/Durham B,D This morning you will depart Glasgow and journey South across the beautiful border region to Durham. Visit Durham Cathedral Upon your arrival in Durham you will visit Durham Cathedral, which is often thought to be the greatest Norman building in England, perhaps even in Europe. It is cherished not only for its architecture, but also for its incomparable setting. For this reason it was inscribed together with the Castle as one of Britain’s first World Heritage Sites. Durham Cathedral is the burial place of both St Cuthbert, a great northern saint, and the Venerable Bede, author of the first English history. Visit Durham Castle Durham Castle, together with the Cathedral, was awarded the status of a World Heritage Site in 1986 providing international recognition for this unique, historic and scenic site. Standing side by side on a prominent hilltop site and encircled by the wooded slopes of the meandering River Wear, the Castle overlooks the Medieval City of Durham with its fascinating narrow streets. Dinner: Enjoy dinner at the hotel. DAY 8: Friday, June 24 – Durham/York B,D AM: Visit Castle Howard This morning you will depart Durham and travel to York. En route you will visit Castle Howard.
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