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 ...

Early on day 4, you will explore the tiny island of Iona. Barely 5 kilometres long, Iona is known as the birthplace of Christianity in Britain, and also for its tranquillity and beautiful environment.

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 ...

A beautiful Scottish island is currently looking for Scots to relocate for work in an exciting opportunity. Iona is a tiny island in the Inner Hebrides, situated off the Ross of Mull on Scotland's ...

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 ...

Raiding was an important part of Viking life and every year boats full of scary Viking warriors would sail across the sea from Norway to attack monasteries such as the one on the island of Iona.