‘Hugely exciting’ finds on tiny Scottish island shed light on spread of Christianity

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1. Wed, 30 September 2026

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   • The Guardian World23:00first to report
     ‘Hugely exciting’ finds on tiny Scottish island shed light on spread of Christianity

     Community-funded archaeological excavations of ‘really important’ sixth-century monastery also rewrite story of Lismore To the residents of the Scottish island of Lismore, population 190, history is never very far away. The tiny island near Oban in Argyll has no row of shops or even a pub – if islanders want to meet for a coffee, the only place to do so is in the lively Gaelic heritage centre that records the many centuries of community life on the island. This quiet place, documentary evidence...

2. Tue, 13 October 2026

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   • Times of India16:01
     Tiny Scottish island of Lismore uncovers evidence of a medieval Christian monastery

     Residents of Lismore, a tiny Scottish island with around 190 inhabitants, raised funds for archaeological excavations that uncovered a medieval cemetery, ancient buildings and more than 1,000 metalworking artefacts. The discoveries suggest the island was an important religious and craft centre during the sixth and seventh centuries, shedding new light on early Christianity in northern Britain.