Skryne Church

An ancient monastery originally called Achall occupied the Hill of Skryne, with significant religious importance from early medieval times. In the 10th century, the shrine and relics of Saint Columba were brought to the monastery for safe-keeping, establishing it as an important pilgrimage destination and giving it the name 'Scrín Choluim Chille' (Colmcille's Shrine). Despite repeated raids and...