Scotland's Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle
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On the Shetlands Ben meets a Pagan, a nun living a remote monastic life, and a couple who became Christians when they moved there after living as hippies. 58:44 Expired
In the Northern Outer Hebrides, Ben returns to Taransay, the island on which he lived for a year for a TV show 20 years ago. He learns about the sanctity of the Sabbath from locals who have a strong sense of their own faith, and meets with a Muslim whose move to the Isle of Harris 20 years ago brought him closer to God. 58:42 Expired
On the Southern Outer Hebrides, Ben encounters the depth of feeling local Catholics still have for a priest who died over 100 years ago. He also learns how his own hand-knitted Gansey fisherman’s jumper is inspired by the hazardous life on these islands. 58:45 Expired
In the Inner Hebrides, Ben visits the island of Iona, after which he named his daughter, and learns how the Celtic Saint’s legacy inspires people. He explores 1300 year old temple ruins, and spends time alone in contemplation.