About

Located off the west coast of Scotland, Holy Isle has an ancient spiritual heritage stretching back to the 6th century. Our summer season runs from April to October and we welcome guests and day visitors during this time.

The founder and vision holder of the Holy Isle Project is Lama Yeshe Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master in the Kagyu tradition. Lama Yeshe is also Abbot of Samye Ling Monastery in Dumfriesshire, where he lives most of the year.

At the north of the island the Centre for World Peace and Health hosts a retreat and course programme. A closed Buddhist retreat takes place at the south of the island. 

Please note that during November and December, the Centre is closed. We reopen in the New Year for our 10-week Winter Retreat.

As well as staying at the Centre, you are invited to visit Holy Isle for the day. The island is divided into several areas, some of which are reserved for birds and animals, others for our native-tree planting programme. We request visitors to stay on the paths and not to bring animals onto the island.