Traditionally identified with King Bridei's fortress and Columba's encounter at the closed gate.
Why these stories meet here
St Columba & Iona: Traditionally identified with King Bridei's fortress and Columba's encounter at the closed gate.
The Picts: Important fort with Pictish-period high-status activity.
The story on the ground
Do not claim a clearly documented conversion of Bridei.
What the evidence supports
Do not claim a clearly documented conversion of Bridei.
Woodland hill walk; royal identification remains uncertain.
Before you go
- Do not claim a clearly documented conversion of Bridei.