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The photos I have used on this site are mainly my own or those of Carol Mullineux and Matthew Sutton to whom I am grateful. For the other photos and quotes, I have tried, wherever possible, to give the relevant credits and references. Please do not copy the photos or text on this site without permission from me. Thank you. -- Richard Sutton

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The Call of the Wild Goose

The Call of the Wild Goose

The haunting autumn sound of the call of the returning wild geese is one of nature’s great sounds, a sign that they are back. It is an exciting moment.

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By Richards Seedsin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Most Popular Posts, Season's NotesOctober 14, 2020January 23, 2021681 Words9 Comments

Scotland’s Sacred Isle

Scotland’s Sacred Isle

Columba’s Iona continues to inspire and draw visitors. The influence of Celtic Christianity remains strong here, even after 1500 years, and heaven still seems near on this special island.

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By Richards Seedsin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Places of InterestJune 5, 2020August 6, 2020763 Words6 Comments

Holy Island

Holy Island

There is no escaping from the influence of the sea here. Holy Island, Lindisfarne, off the east coast of Northumberland, is dominated by the rhythm of the tides as they ebb and flow. This is a ‘thin place’ with a deep spiritual history.

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By Richards Seedsin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Encounters with Grace, Most Popular Posts, Places of InterestMarch 6, 2017June 16, 2022745 Words3 Comments

The Wonder and the Mystery

The Wonder and the Mystery

Mull and little Iona nearby, like so many parts of the Scottish Highlands, are places of mystery, at times dark and wet, but always possessing a sense of grandeur and majesty. This is a ‘thin place’ – where heaven and earth seem to meet.

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By Richards Seedsin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Encounters with Grace, Places of InterestDecember 8, 2016February 22, 2021778 Words3 Comments
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