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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Laura Pollock

Paganism is on the rise in Scotland – and that makes perfect sense

People gather for sunrise at Stonehenge on the summer solstice

LAST week, I stood in the circle of Stonehenge and watched the summer solstice sunrise.

It was at that movement that I understood why Paganism is on the rise today in Scotland. The acceptance. The hope. These overwhelming emotions were tangible in the air around the ancient stones whilst the drums, that had played all night, came to an almighty crescendo. Let me share with you modern paganism.

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