History Looking for the Rock of the Dead April 15, 2018 How much history is held in a place-name? Quite a lot, if this story attached to a rock on …
History Glen Lonan: ‘The Road of the Kings’ March 24, 2014 What links this quiet glen in Argyll with the sacred island of Iona? The answer lies in the passing …
History Iona: an island beyond words January 16, 2014 Recently featured in Neil Oliver's series 'The Sacred Wonders of Britain', the island of Iona has a deep sense of …
Wildlife & Nature Thrift: coastal jewels April 19, 2013 This radiant little coastal dweller starts flowering in April, and continues right through the summer.
Carved crosses , History Maclean’s Cross, Iona May 11, 2012 Pilgrims and travellers to the sacred island of Iona would have stopped to pray beside this beautiful 'wayside cross' that …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Iona’s timeless haven February 09, 2012 Not more ruins! But look how beautiful… Iona's 13th century nunnery will enchant you with its architecture, its setting …
Geology Staffa: Pillars of creation October 16, 2011 This tiny island off the west coast of Mull looks like the setting for the latest Titan-themed Hollywood movie...
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