Tour Scotland 4K travel video, with Scottish music, of the Priory on the Island Of Oronsay, Scottish Gaelic: Orasaigh, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the Inner Hebrides, Britain, United Kingdom. It was in existence by 1353, founded by John of Islay, Lord of the Isles and dedicated to Saint Columba. The priory continued in operation until at least 1560, the year of the Scottish Reformation, with the last known prior, Robert Lamont, having been elected in 1555. The lands and property of the priory were given in commendam to Maol Choluim MacDubhthaich in 1561. They were later given to the Bishop of the Isles by King James VI of Scotland after his ascendancy to the throne in 1583. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome.
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