Take a rain check

Iona Abbey is to undergo a £60,000 upgrade as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) announced details of work to conserve and maintain the iconic site. A new heating system is to be installed in the Abbey Church to help protect against increasing levels of rainwater penetration that have been documented throughout the site. Iona Abbey is often described as the cradle of Christianity in Scotland. A site of pilgrimage since the 7th century, it remains an important spiritual centre today. Work should be completed by the end of March.