Walk, lunch and conversation with Stephen Bungard, Daniel Godínez Nivón and special guests. Began at Raasay Pier..

This gentle walk and conversation began with a tour led by local botanist Stephen Bungard, exploring plant life around Raasay and the places where geology, extraction, and ecology meet. Particular attention was given to eala-bhì (St John’s Wort), a modest yellow plant long associated in Gaelic tradition with protection, dreaming, and keeping harmful forces at bay.

Following a shared lunch, we discussed some of the traditions and beliefs associated with eala-bhi and Mexican artist Daniel Godínez Nivón drew on his own work, leading an open conversation on dreaming and plants as living archives of memory and resistance. Exploring connections between Highland traditions and Daniel’s wider research on the knowledge passed on through dreaming, the gathering invited reflection on how land and plants hold stories that surface through chance, care, and attention.

A slow, thoughtful day for walking, listening, and sharing where plants meet dreaming with lunch provided.

SCHEDULE AND TRANSPORT

9:30 Those requiring transport meet in Portree – depart 9:45

10:25 Ferry departs Sconser

11:00 Meet at Raasay Pier, walk to Raasay Hall and surrounds (60−90 mins)

12:30 Lunch at Raasay Hall

13:00 Discussion

14:00 Close – return to Raasay pier

14:30 Ferry departs Raasay

ACCESS

Please dress for the weather, with waterproof shoes and warm waterproof clothes. We’ll be outside for around 60 – 90 minutes, walking on some uneven ground. We’ll then come back in to Raasay Hall for soup and conversation. If you can’t join the walk, you are welcome to come in to Raasay Hall earlier, to chat to learn more about the project. If you want to borrow boots or jackets just drop us a line.

Raasay Hall has level access, accessible toilets. There are toilets at Raasay Pier too.