A new drive is being launched to revive ancient Gaelic healing properties in the heartland of Dal Riata – the historic kingdom of the Gaels. Dal Riata, which is also known as Argyll and the Isles on the Scottish coast, has been a hotspot of healing powers for centuries in the past and recorded through the Gaelic language and place names. A huge part of the belief is connecting with nature and the outdoors while a study in 2021 saw 70% of people learning Gaelic believe it contributes to their wellbeing.
Now, the Argyll and Isles Tourism Cooperative is looking to bring it to the wider population and revive the ancient traditions to a bigger profile. The bid hopes to bring ancient Gaelic heritage back to the mainstream and involves open water swimming in the lochs and streams of the area as well as the Atlantic Ocean and it’s not just for locals either. READ MORE: Return of Gaelic showpiece event 'great news' for Glasgow They want to ensure visitors also experience the ancient and unique restorative properties for themselves.
The CEO of the Argyll and Isles Tourism Cooperative is Cathy Craig and she said: “With our breath-taking natural environment , exceptional fresh air, rich flora and fauna, and outstanding array of water sources - from the Atlantic Ocean and lochs to rivers and waterfalls - it is easy to see why the Gaels would make our destination the capital of their ancient Dál Riata heartland. We’ve joined forces with our members in a bid to put these ancient r.