June 9 is the feast day of St. Columba of Iona, who along with Patrick and Brigid, is one of Ireland's three patron saints. Columba is also known as the “Apostle of the Picts” for his evangelization ...
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Now, remnants excavated from a small, rocky hill in Iona known as Tòrr an Aba have been confirmed ...
Despite a life of exile, Colmcille’s appeal endures in the north and northwest of Ireland. On Iona, a small island on the west coast of Scotland, St. Colmcille ...
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Scotland is a magical land of spectacular views, stunning castles, friendly faces, and fascinating history that can be particularly budget friendly in the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn. If you ...
Of all the Dark Age Scottish saints, Columba is the most spectacular star. In 563 AD Columba left Ireland and settled with the Gaels of Dál Riata, where he was granted the Island of Iona to found his ...
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