wikipedia.org/wiki/James_I_of_Scotland
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Not an easy read as it's written in an older style of English, but far from impossible. There are modern English equivalents.
It's basically a dissertation he wrote about the "evils" of what he believed to be witchcraft and magic. He was heavily involved in some witch trials in Scotland.
The chair cracked as Slebine mac Congaile planted himself in it. Exhausted he was, having just finished a sermon in the hall of St. Patricks Cathedral. On his desk was planted a parchment, hosting only few words. For the past week he had felt nothing but turmoil throughout his bones, his flesh, his blood. The decreasing value of the once Insular traditions of Britain and Ireland were a matter that needed desperate tending. The sad truth had come, that only a handful of counties in England and Scotland still followed the customs once set by the great old Saints of the British Isles. Slebine decided he would take action on this matter. Afterall, such were his duty as a holy man. With perked eyebrows he looked to the paper, scratching the top of his forehead. Repeatedly dipping the quill, offering it taste of the bitter ebony ink, Slebine thought to himself. A rather worried face expression was suddenly broken by one of amusement, as Slebine is hit by the flow of words. Scribbling rather faster for such an elderly, Slebine beings on his letter. "Beloved King Ja...."
>Beloved King James IV, >We are all men of Christianity, however I have sworn holy oaths, and so I do have my duties. And I fear these duties have guided me to request this desperate act against my fellow holy men. Morale is dangerously low, My King, and such it has been ever since the destruction of the Abby of Iona. The Benedictine Monks do little to preserve our culture; our traditions, our beliefs, all has been dropped in the sea, and it is drowning. And so I must beg of you to hear my call of aid. I request that you remove the Benedictine monks from the Abbey of Iona so that I, with my own clergy, may occupy it.
[M] If we come to an agreement, 300k will be spent on refurbishing and restocking the abbey with equipment.
Salutations hikers,
I'm planning a walk in Ireland or Scotland. I did the Camino of Santiago in the past and I love walking long routes.
Is there something similar in these countries? I'm looking for a distance of 200-300 Km (125-185 miles).
Any specific suggestions (places to spend the night, possibility of setting a tent, ...) are highly welcome!
Thanks.
