Holy Isle Project, Arran

Holy Isle Project, Arran Located off the west coast of Scotland, Holy Isle has an ancient spiritual heritage stretching back to the 6th century. Visitors are welcome all year round.

At the north of the island there is the Centre for World Peace and Health where an ongoing retreat and course programme takes place. We also welcome guests to stay at the Centre for personal retreats or holiday breaks. A closed Buddhist retreat takes place at the south of the island. 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. The Project:

The Holy Isle Project is directed by Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master in the Kagyu tradition and is open to all, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Since Rokpa Trust bought the Holy Isle in 1992 it has been Lama Yeshe’s intention to provide an ecological sustainable environment where individuals can develop and experience inner peace, regardless of their background or spiritual tradition. The Centre for World Peace and Health is open to people of all faiths. This is in keeping with his wish to make the island available to as wide a group of people as possible. The stewardship and care of Holy Isle’s beautiful natural environment is high on Lama Yeshe’s agenda. With a far reaching vision, the Holy Isle Project is working to address the spiritual value of the land through restoring and conserving the natural ecology. The Centre:

The Centre for World Peace and Health is located at the North end of Holy Isle and is open to visitors throughout most of the year. There is an ongoing retreat and course programme and visitors are welcome to stay at the Centre for their own personal retreat or holiday breaks as well as taking part in one of the many courses on offer from March through to October. Accommodation and full board can be provided for over 60 guests.

SEASONAL AND LONG-TERM VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR 2027!! 😊Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live off the beaten track?...
17/08/2026

SEASONAL AND LONG-TERM VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR 2027!! 😊

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live off the beaten track? Come and experience an alternative way of life on the breathtaking Holy Isle. We are a small, vibrant volunteer community sharing this unique sanctuary with a variety of local wildlife, including our famous Eriskay ponies.

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join us in the following roles:

Office Coordinator: Help keep our island running smoothly by handling guest bookings, managing email and phone enquiries, and offering a warm welcome to visitors. Previous administrative experience is a plus!

Gardener: Join our food-growing efforts! Self-motivated team member, physically fit, experience with vegetable cultivation, the ability to plan ahead for the growing season, and plenty of self-initiative.

Housekeeper: Play a key role in keeping our spaces welcoming. You’ll focus primarily on housekeeping during busy guest changeover days and then lend a hand in other departments during quieter periods.

Chef / Cook: Must be able to confidently lead kitchen shifts and guide helper volunteers to create nourishing vegetarian and vegan meals. Experience with baking bread is a huge plus!!

Environmental team member: Brings high energy enthusiasm and dedication to outdoor conservation. Thrives in all weather conditions and possesses the physical stamina required for rugged terrains and demanding field tasks.

For all the roles above we need full time, long term volunteers. Come and try something different!

Please send an email saying what department you are interested in to:

[email protected]

11/08/2026

There was quite a breeze, a few days ago...these swans didn't seem to be perturbed 😊

06/08/2026

Small Copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) on yarrow (Achillea millefolium) in the garden today 🦋

In Lamlash parish church is this beautiful stained glass featuring Holy Isle. Made by Christian Shaw, in 1993. The churc...
04/08/2026

In Lamlash parish church is this beautiful stained glass featuring Holy Isle. Made by Christian Shaw, in 1993. The church has now reopened to the public 🥰

Common gull with chick.One of the four common gull chicks hatched on the beach close to the centre 🙏
08/07/2026

Common gull with chick.
One of the four common gull chicks hatched on the beach close to the centre 🙏

Stinky but stunning...Dracunculus vulgaris also known as common dracunculus, dragon lily, dragon arum, black arum, vampi...
27/06/2026

Stinky but stunning...
Dracunculus vulgaris also known as common dracunculus, dragon lily, dragon arum, black arum, vampire lily and voodoo lily

Wonderful to have Lama Zangpo back on Holy Isle.  A lovely time had by all the participants of his meditation course 🙏
23/06/2026

Wonderful to have Lama Zangpo back on Holy Isle. A lovely time had by all the participants of his meditation course 🙏

20/06/2026

Bees just love the Phacelia tanacetifolia, commonly known as Scorpion w**d, fiddleneck or blue tansy, to name a few. Once in the ground, this plant will self seed, so you and the bees can enjoy the flowers year after year. Also good as a green manure

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Lamlash Bay
Isle Of Arran
KA278GB

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