Love to go there one day. My Father's Coat of Arms has the 3 Wolves that were on the Banner of St Columcille. He said his family descended from his kindred through Crinan. Always thought Columcille's life would make an excellant movie.
We were there at end of July2009. The black cat walked on the stone wall near the garden when we were there. Nice to see these pictures. Love the music. We are going back in Sept2012. So pretty. Am from New Hampshire USA. My wife is a Gilchrist and was looking the name showed up someplace. Nay, but good excuse to go! thank you for the pictures and music!
Ah what inspiring music to ponder the history of the embattled Celtic Church and its foremost center of learning Iona. The amazing feature about it is that it was far from Catholic yet independent and ancient. Its patrons were rugged Christians who traversed the rugged landscape enduring militant paganism to raise Blood Stained Banner of Christ. Perhaps in days to come others will revive the ancient spirit of Iona.
Just kidding, Im norwegian myself and very interested in history. This video reminds me of an old church (oldest in norway i seem to remember) by our western coastline. I suspect it was buildt by monks from irland or scottland
My Grandfather came from Norway. I would love to come see some of your old churches someday. I have seen some photos of Churches in Denmark that look allot like this one on Iona as well. Takk.
"The hatred of all religion is the new religion. It's zealots are as angry and hate filled as the the Grand Inquisitor. It's practitioners think they are in fact saving humanity. The world has never needed the Prince of Peace so much, methinks."
great vid ,.I was there as a boy back in late 60s ,I went back again couple years ago again when on holiday in Oban ,but missed the small ferry from Mull to get over to Iona ,never mind will get over next time,.
One of my all time favorites by David Arkenstone. When I hear this with my my eyes closed I can see in my mind--warriors trudging up the side of mountains or the valleys with the pouring rain with a brief ray of sun light shinning through the clouds.
All the ancient kings of Scotland were buried on Iona. In Early times the Vikings raided the Abbey many times until the Irish monks packed their things and went back to Ireland in despair. Perhaps it is their footfalls you hear or the advancing Viking hoards? It's a wonderful piece of music. David Arkenstone is amazing. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I've been to this place and witnessed a full red moon on the night of a Theatre Company performing a play of the life of St Columba - it was awesome!
UFOIST 3 weeks ago
Love to go there one day. My Father's Coat of Arms has the 3 Wolves that were on the Banner of St Columcille. He said his family descended from his kindred through Crinan. Always thought Columcille's life would make an excellant movie.
LadyStonecut 3 months ago
@LadyStonecut , indeed it would make a great movie. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Gimmer3 3 months ago
We were there at end of July2009. The black cat walked on the stone wall near the garden when we were there. Nice to see these pictures. Love the music. We are going back in Sept2012. So pretty. Am from New Hampshire USA. My wife is a Gilchrist and was looking the name showed up someplace. Nay, but good excuse to go! thank you for the pictures and music!
deeteenh 4 months ago
Ah what inspiring music to ponder the history of the embattled Celtic Church and its foremost center of learning Iona. The amazing feature about it is that it was far from Catholic yet independent and ancient. Its patrons were rugged Christians who traversed the rugged landscape enduring militant paganism to raise Blood Stained Banner of Christ. Perhaps in days to come others will revive the ancient spirit of Iona.
thinkingman07 1 year ago
He he, Isle of Iona @ the hemoroids :)
Just kidding, Im norwegian myself and very interested in history. This video reminds me of an old church (oldest in norway i seem to remember) by our western coastline. I suspect it was buildt by monks from irland or scottland
nipsixa 2 years ago
My Grandfather came from Norway. I would love to come see some of your old churches someday. I have seen some photos of Churches in Denmark that look allot like this one on Iona as well. Takk.
Gimmer3 2 years ago
"The hatred of all religion is the new religion. It's zealots are as angry and hate filled as the the Grand Inquisitor. It's practitioners think they are in fact saving humanity. The world has never needed the Prince of Peace so much, methinks."
-Beth Maxwell Boyle
Gimmer3 2 years ago
I am of King goddard, son of orry..
it is hard to be a druid celtic indian princess.. hugs beth
hurchel 3 years ago
I am just a po foo!
Gimmer3 3 years ago
great vid ,.I was there as a boy back in late 60s ,I went back again couple years ago again when on holiday in Oban ,but missed the small ferry from Mull to get over to Iona ,never mind will get over next time,.
hujjesb 3 years ago
Great music, thanks so much for posting it :-)
Enelya 3 years ago
One of my all time favorites by David Arkenstone. When I hear this with my my eyes closed I can see in my mind--warriors trudging up the side of mountains or the valleys with the pouring rain with a brief ray of sun light shinning through the clouds.
gueronva 3 years ago 2
All the ancient kings of Scotland were buried on Iona. In Early times the Vikings raided the Abbey many times until the Irish monks packed their things and went back to Ireland in despair. Perhaps it is their footfalls you hear or the advancing Viking hoards? It's a wonderful piece of music. David Arkenstone is amazing. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Gimmer3 3 years ago