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Iona

Journalist Madeleine Bunting visits Iona and uncovers the apparently remote island's well-connected past at the intersection of several busy sea routes. Read by Doon Mackichan.

Journalist Madeleine Bunting explores the history and landscapes of the Hebrides and demonstrates how this chain of islands in the north west has shaped both Scotland and Britain. Bunting visits Iona and uncovers the apparently remote island's well-connected past at the intersection of several busy sea routes.

Abridged by Anna Magnusson
Read by Doon Mackichan
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Dec 2016 00:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Doon Mackichan
Author Madeleine Bunting
Abridger Anna Magnusson
Producer Eilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Tue 20 Dec 2016 09:45
  • Wed 21 Dec 2016 00:30

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