St Conan’s Pilgrim Way
Introduction
St Conan, founded a community in Dalmally on an area of ground known as Clachan Diseart where he had his cell and on which now stands the octagonal and iconic Church of Scotland. There is also a healing well dedicated to St Conan in the village nearby. He lived in the 7th century and was a follower of St Columba.
This pilgrim way from Dalmally to Iona commemorates the great work these two saints accomplished in bringing Christianity to the Highlands of Scotland.
The scenery on this route is outstanding and if you undertake the pilgrimage we pray that you receive numerous blessings!
O, St Conan you crossed the Irish sea
To bring us Life that we may see
The wonders of the true God, face to face
Amid pine-clad hills this holy place
From Clachan Diseart the Good News spread
To every croft the people led
Faith and Hope for evermore
And gifts of Love around loch Awe
Across the glen your Holy Well
And still the site your Holy Cell
Barren years are in the past
As Faith revives through lengthy fast.
Beacons of Light are spreading their glow
From the top of the hill to the valley below