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Old Photographs Iona Abbey Scotland

Old photograph of Iona Abbey, Isle of Iona, Scotland. This is one of the oldest and most important religious centres in Western Europe. The abbey was a focal point for the spread of Christianity throughout Scotland and marks the foundation of a monastic community by St Columba. Many early Scottish kings and chiefs, as well as kings from Ireland, Norway and France are buried in the Abbey graveyard. There are thought to be 48 kings there. These include Duncan, the victim of Macbeth.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Sunset Isle of Iona

Tour Scotland photograph of sunset from Isle of Iona, Scotland. Sunset from West Coast of Isle of Iona, Scotland Photographic Poster Print by Iain Sarjeant, 42x56.

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The guide to Mysterious Iona and Staffa. This is a guide to everything supernatural, paranormal, folkloric, eccentric and, above all, mysterious that has occurred on the island of Iona and the nearby island of Staffa. Containing fairies and martyrs, telepathy, exorcism and magic, druids, witches, mermaids, demons and saints, and based on texts both ancient and modern, it is a fascinating introduction to the islands' heritage. This is a guide that the armchair adventurer or the on-location visitor can revel in. Comprehensive entries covering Iona's tombstones, simulacra, standing stones, gargoyles, ruins, churches and archeological curiosities are complemented by more than sixty of the author's own photographs. The guide to Mysterious Iona and Staffa (Mysterious Scotland).

Old Photograph St Martin's Celtic Cross Iona Scotland


Old photograph of St Martin's Celtic Cross, Iona, Scotland. St Martin's Cross, one of the best-preserved Celtic crosses in the British Isles, and a replica of the 8th century St John's Cross.

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Old Photograph Maclean's Cross Iona Scotland


Old photograph of Maclean's Cross, Iona, Scotland. This cross was commissioned by the Chief of Clan MacLean around 1500.

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Old Photograph MacKinnon's Celtic Cross Iona Scotland


Old photograph of MacKinnon's Cross, Iona, Scotland. MacKinnon's Celtic Cross, is a shaft of a Celtic cross, found on the island of Iona. The cross has an inscription in Latin, which translated means: " This is the cross of Lachlan MacKinnon and his son John, Abbot of Hy, made in the Year of Our Lord 1489. "

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Tour Scotland Photograph Traigh Bhan Beach Iona


Tour Scotland photograph of Traigh Bhan beach Isle of Iona, Scotland. Situated off the west coast of Scotland, Iona is a sacred island known as an historic place of pilgrimage. Traigh Bhan beach is part of the spectacular coastal scenery.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Iona Abbey


Tour Scotland photograph of the Abbey on Isle of Iona, Scotland. This is one of the oldest and most important religious centres in Western Europe. The abbey was a focal point for the spread of Christianity throughout Scotland and marks the foundation of a monastic community by St Columba. Many early Scottish kings and chiefs, as well as kings from Ireland, Norway and France are buried in the Abbey graveyard. There are thought to be 48 kings there. These include Duncan, the victim of Macbeth.



All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.