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Line 1: − + − A centre of pagan learning in pre-Christian times, an abbey was founded on Iona by Saint [[Columba]] in 563 AD. Iona Abbey is most noted as the burial place of Scottish Kings and heroes such as [[King Kenneth McAlpine]] , [[King Macbeth]] and Sir John Smythe de la Bour. A local legend also gives it as the last resting place of the Scottish folk-hero [[Horserider]]. − − The tranquil setting of the island, coupled with the wealth of ecclesiastical remains, makes the island a popular tourist attraction despite its remoteness. + + − [[Category:Tourist Attractions]]
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The Isle of '''Iona''' is a small member of the [[Inner Hebrides]] group, located just to the West of the island of [[Mull]], off the West coast of [[Scotland]].
The Isle of '''Iona''' is a member of the [[Inner Hebrides]] group located off the West coast of [[Scotland]]. The great missionary St. Columba founded an abbey there in AD 563, which became the base for extensive missionary activity throughout western Europe.<ref>''How the Irish Saved Civilization''</ref> Monks in Iona Abbey also preserved many ancient texts.<ref>http://www.allsaintsbrookline.org/celtic_saints/columba.html</ref> St. Columba is buried there, together with many Scottish kings, including Macbeth.<ref>http://www.ionaabbey.com/</ref> It is currently a popular tourist destination.
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[[Category:Scottish Islands]]
[[Category:Scottish Islands]]