The Idyllic Island of Iona, Scotland

[zakharii]

May I ask what is the Gregorian chant in the video? Who is performing it?

[beloved963]

Thanks so much for letting me know about the music.. Is the first piece (the monks chanting) also on Hilary's album?

I was on Iona for two weeks - and just came back.. I gave it your love :-) Saw one of the most outstanding sunrises of my life whilst on the White Strand... the sheen of the water on the ebbing tide made the whole strand change colour in every moment..

..But i know you know all of this.. :-)

Iona changes me every time I go.. My soul grows there like a wildflower.

Blessings

[therevengingangel60]

Hi beloved963,

Yes the track is the first one called "Sunrise" which Hilary Rushmer wrote, Many of the tracks are her own compositions. The whole CD is great.The abbey stocks a wealth of good trad. Celtic music CDs. Sunrises at this time of year are stunning but I have never had the vantage point you experienced. I saw an incredible sunset one evening from the ketch chartered from Alternative Boat Trips.I videod a blood red sunset from the north end waters -unforgettable:-)

Thanks again

[darthguy3]

Where humans haven't wreaked havoc, the world is still such a beautiful place!

[creidsinn]

Tomorrow Qatar 3 weeks in the very opposite possible!

That was just a great video. can you remind me of the music, I should know it. Brings back memories of my Granny being hauled up out of the boat from Port Appin onto the bigger boat, and MOST concerned if her petticoats would be seen! The pebbles are like jewels, Oh it is so long since I was there. The meadow of the lapwings, the spouting cave and all the wonderful name for places I'm also another Scot, and lived in Applecross before.

Life

[beloved963]

many thanks from one Iona lover to another. I"m another Scot and I also go at least twice a year! I would love to know what the music is - its beautiful...

[therevengingangel60]

Hi beloved963, Thank you for your kind comments. It is a bit of an addictive island? Try it once & then you're hooked forever:-)) The music is from a CD I bought on Iona called "Celtic Sunrise & is the first track called "Sunrise" I used for the video.The CD is by Hilary Rushmer who is a talented musician & I can recommmend it as it refreshes the memories of holidays on Iona & other Western Scottish Islands

Thanks again for your comments.

May you enjoy many more holidays on Iona.

[therevengingangel60]

Hi Timestep7,

Thank you for your kind comment on my video. I thoroughly agree with you on "actually needing to experience it" No video or photograph can capture the "soul" of this island. Often, I am asked by artists if they can use my photos for to paint from and seem puzzled when I refuse. I believe you have to see it for yourself before you can bring it to life on canvas. Well I am soon off to see it again in 3 weeks - Can hardly wait:-)) Thank you again, Best wishes.

[Timesteps7]

Only those who have set foot on this magical isle can understand its unique atmosphere. This is a lovely creation, but you need to actually go there.

[therevengingangel60]

I am sorry you waited so long for my reply. I try to thank everyone who is courteous enough to leave a comment and apologise to you and anyone who gets a bit of a wait for a response. Skye is wonderful too and I am sure that many of the western islands have such comparable beauty, but I am hooked on Iona. I do hope you get a chance to go back to Iona - Good Luck & Thank you .

[gydn]

Beautiful, loved it, brought back some memories of my visit around 2005.

[therevengingangel60]

Thank you gydn for your comments. They're very much appreciated. I have other footage but can't seem to get time to edit up for here. Hope you get to visit Iona again sometime. I'm off there again in 3 weeks - Totally addicted to the peace & tranquillity it offers. Thanks again

[therevengingangel60]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. It is quite an amazing island. If you ever get a chance to visit it - Go for it & don't forget your camera. All the best

[yasac47]

thank you , thank you , thank you :)

[buckfastbam]

I couldn't take my eyes off it as I was leaving on the ferry...so glad I stayed the extra time on Mull to visit Iona...thank you for your reply... Douglas

[buckfastbam]

Was there last month...it certainly holds on to you...Amazing isle of Iona

[therevengingangel60]

Yes it does hold on to you - I go there twice a year now to a wee cottage & it is the best rest I ever have had on a holiday. Thanks for your comment. Very much appreciated. Hope you visit Iona again sometime

[francisteeney]

my friend goes there every year he is right it seems of another world

[beenaroundeurope]

awesome :)

[watsonofearnock]

excellent video and choice of soundtrack