The island of Iona, off the west coast of Scotland, is the symbolic centre of Scottish Christianity. Through 1400 years of history its fortunes have fluctuated, from its heights as one of the greatest ...

What it is: An illuminated manuscript of the four Christian gospels, made in the ninth century Where it is from: The island of Iona in Scotland's Inner Hebrides When it was made: About 1,200 years ...

the enlightener of Scotland and founder of the famous monastery of Iona. Aidan became a monk on this island and was trained in the Irish tradition. He led a strict ascetic life and became famous as a ...

A selection of media reflecting the religious and cultural importance of St Columba and his monastic centre on the island of Iona. The influence of this group of monks reverberates through ...

Claire McCollum visits the beautiful and remote Scottish island of Iona and meets HRH The Princess Royal to hear of her interest in the buildings of Iona Abbey. ABC iview Home Watch all your favourite ...

A planned four-week trial for a novelty land train on Holy Island has been shelved after a "groundswell of opposition". The three-carriage vehicle would have replaced a minibus to take tourists to ...