Ireland & Scotland: Saints, Saviours and Secrets

Welcome to Aurora’s Saints, Saviours and Secrets Guinness estimates that on Ireland’s national day, St Patrick’s Day, a staggering 13 million pints of their renowned brew are savoured worldwide. Intriguingly, St Patrick himself is not canonised, nor did he hail from the Emerald Isle. Therein lies the essence of Irish storytelling – an art form that elevates every narrative into legend. Our quintessentially Irish journey pursues many an Irish tale, from the pious to the irreverent, tracing the footsteps of saints, strugglers, saviours, and the unsung heroes and heroines who have shaped Ireland’s history. From the harrowing trails of famine-stricken families to the poignant exodus of the two million Irish who sought solace in the New World. From political prisoners who waged a battle for independence, to literary luminaries who captured the spirit of their homeland in timeless prose. Join us as we revel in the vibrant narratives of the Irish who crafted the story of Ireland, with a book-end journey to the streets of Edinburgh for a taste of Scotland’s own saints, saviours and secrets.