Hebridean Healers
The Beatons of Mull
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The discovery of a long-forgotten physic garden and the restoration of an old weathered Celtic cross on a coastal headland on the beautiful Scottish island of Mull led the authors of this book on a fascinating voyage into the history of one branch of a famous medical family – the Beatons.
The story explores the Beatons’ arrival from Ireland in the early 12th century, when they joined the court of what was to become the Lords of the Isles. Trained in the classical Gaelic tradition, over the years their expertise led them to minister to Lords, Lairds and Kings of Scotland. At some point, one of the Beaton physicians came over to Mull in the entourage of chiefs of the Maclean clan and subsequently was awarded land – at Pennycross in the south of the island.
This book looks at the contemporary historical setting, the type of medicine practised by the Beatons, the use they made of herbal treatments (a use which has not disappeared to the present day) and the almost unbelievable survival of Gaelic manuscripts from their library.
Author Biography:
Christine Leach moved to Mull more than 30 years ago. She established Pennyghael in the Past Historical Archive, and set about exploring and recording the remains of townships in the Brolas area. Andrea Cameron is an Archivist and Local Historian who has completed local history projects in both Northumberland and the Isle of Mull. Miek Zwamborn is a Dutch author and visual artist based on Mull where she co-runs the creative hub KNOCKvologan. Elizabeth Carter has been gardener at Bolton Castle, Yorkshire, since 2015 where she has replanted the herb garden, now containing over 100 species of plants.
Release date Australia
August 1st, 2024
Audience
- General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
colour throughout
Pages
144
ISBN-13
9781839830525
Product ID
38310777
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