SKYE INFORMATION

Accommodation in the area (B & B approx. £15 a night) or you can camp which is recommended to help you integrate the sacred knowledge by being close to the earth. There may be some caravans for hire on the croft.

Travel

Travel to the Isle of Skye from London can be completed in a number of ways.

The cheapest is a return bus to Inverness, at approx. £50, or flights on EasyJet can be as little as £30 one way.

You can take the night train from London Euston direct to Inverness arriving at 8am, and then connect by bus to Portree or Sligachan or train to Kyle of Lochalsh - one of the most stunning rail journeys in the world. Inverness is three hours away from the remote area of Skye where the course is held.

Or you can take the train to Glasgow, and get there in only four hours then take a bus to Portree, train to Kyle of Lochalash or drive across the Highlands. Each of these journeys will take you through a landscape of great beauty - lochs, moors, mountains, oceans - and wonderful history.

Car hire available in Glasgow, Inverness, Kyle, or Broadford on Skye or many other places along the route. The drive from London is about 13 hours, the last six in a landscape of great beauty.

What to bring

We are normally blessed with the weather for this course, but you'll want to bring a raincoat. Wellington boots may also be handy for some of the outside walking. A camera will enable you to record some of the stunning beauty of the island. Some people like to bring midge repellant - Elizabeth Arden's Skin So Soft works best for the local midges. You'll need a pen and paper and a copy of The Sacred Power of Huna. A water bottle will mean you can gather drinking water from the fresh springs of the island.

Tips

Try and arrive on Skye two days before the start of the course. The vibration of the island is usually higher than the place the student is coming from, and the extra time helps you adjust. It's good to spend time being fairly quiet and focus on what you want after the long journey.