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Kinross

Kate Bottley is in Kinross in search of the Celtic symbol of the Holy Spirit, the wild goose, and Jay Lusted takes to the skies in a glider for a bird's eye view.

The Rev. Kate Bottley is in Kinross on the banks of Loch Leven, the largest loch in the Scottish Lowlands. At the RSPB reserve at dawn, she sees thousands of pink-footed geese take flight, and she hears from one of the volunteers about why the goose is a symbol of the Holy Spirit in the Celtic church. She visits the local children’s hospice, Rachel House, to see their inspirational work, and new Songs of Praise presenter Jay Lusted takes to the skies in a specially adapted glider that enables people with disabilities to experience the exhilaration of flying. There are hymns from around Scotland, and Eddie Reader sings Amazing Grace in the stunning Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire.

Immortal Invisible – St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth
Spirit of God, Unseen as the Wind – Stockbridge Church, Edinburgh
It Is Well With My Soul – Hackney Empire
Our God Is Greater – The Church of Christ the Cornerstone, Milton Keynes
Amazing Grace – Eddi Reader
Indescribable – Christ Church Downend, Bristol
I to the Hills Will Lift Mine Eyes – Glasgow Cathedral

34 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 Jan 2020 17:05

Stories

RSPB Loch Leven

The Rev. Kate Bottley meets volunteer Ian Dick to go in search of the 15,000 geese that migrate to Loch Leven each year. He explains why the Celtic Christians chose the wild goose as a symbol of the Holy Spirit.

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Rachel House

The Rev. Kate Bottley visits this children’s hospice and hears from parents, staff and the chaplain about why this is a such a special place.Ìý

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Noah’s Ark
We meet Aad Peter’s who has brought this giant replica of ‘Noah’s Ark’ to Ipswich Harbour. Visitors are invited onboard to explore 4 decks of biblical scenes.

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Walking On Air

New Songs of Praise presenter James Lusted takes to the skies at the Scottish Gliding Centre in Kinross. The pilot explains how the charity ‘Walking On Air’ enables people with physical disabilities to experience what it’s like to fly.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Kate Bottley
Presenter Jay Lusted
Executive Producer Cat Lewis
Executive Producer Emyr Afan
Series Producer Matthew Napier
Producer Charlotte Hindle
Production Company Avanti Media

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