Scalan seminary.
Scalan Seminary (1716-1799 in reformation Scotland) situated in the braes of Glenlivet, it is a significant relic of penal days. This little seminary produced over 100 priests during its time. Some completed their studies in the continent but a good portion were ordained in the little chapel. The students had a tough life, they mostly ate a porridge or gruel once a day. And had meat only once or twice a week. They dressed in a highland kilt, and tried very much to avoid attention. Mostly staying indoors even during the hot summer.
Despite this, it was burnt to the ground at least once, by government soldiers.
Their teachers were the local Bishops themselves. Such as Bishop John Geddes (who was a friend of the Scottish poet Robert Burns) and Bishop George Hay.
They wanted their seminarians to become holy priests, not intellectuals, and a greater emphasis was placed on sanctity of the person. With what books they had they studied Greek, Latin, French and Hebrew.
These ‘heather priests’, went on to preserve the faith in Scotland with their tireless efforts.
If you enjoy this little film, please say a prayer for the one who produced this video, but above all pray for the souls of those courageous men.