THE IONA COMMUNITY http://www.iona.org.uk/
A religous community, founded in 1928, which continues the tradition of Celtic Christianity at Iona Abbey. Iona has been a major site for pilgrimage since Columba founded his monastery there in the 6th century AD, and today the community still plays host to visitors from all over the world - fascinated by the special, spiritual ambiance which this Hebridean Island has always held. The website offers all the information that you need for a fruitful visit to this holy isle.WHITHORN TRUSThttp://www.whithorn.com/archaeology.htm
Whithorn was the home of the first-recorded Christian community in Scotland, where St Ninian founded his monastery. This website covers all aspects of Whithorn and St Ninian - with sections on archaeology, history, a social events calendar and details of how to become a member of the Whithorn Trust.
MEDIEVAL MONASTICIShttp://www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~dvess/ids/medieval/4950.shtml
An academic creation, this website covers all aspects of Monasticism and has information on many different religious orders and historical periods. There is a vast amount of reading matter, and some good virtual tours around famous abbeys and monastery ruins in Scotland.
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