St Finnan's Chapel With Music On History Visit To Loch Moidart Lochaber Highlands Of Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip, with music, of St Finnan's Chapel on Eilean Fhianain Island in Loch Moidart, Lochaber on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the Scottish Highlands, Britain, :United Kingdom. Little is known of the early history of the chapel of Eilean Fhianain. It is perhaps built on the site of a cell which St. Finan had upon the island in the 7th century and the builder is believed to have been Alan MacRuaridh, one of the early Clan Ranald chiefs. The island was the burying place of the Clan Ranalds until the end of the 16th century. The chapel became a ruin by the middle of the17th century. The altar, however, remains, and on it stands a bell. Saint Finan, followed in the footsteps of Saint Columba from Iona. He resided on the island from where he spread the Christian faith to the denizens of the northern and southern banks of Loch Shiel, and then further afield to other districts in Lochaber. The tradition was continued by other missionaries from Iona for many centuries after his death. One of the crosses marks the burial spot of the Reverend Charles MacDonald. 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. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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