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A wise decision. It would be unwise to dissolve the well-established existing Church in Scotland. As a show of your respect for St Columba, you and Malcolm III rebuild the monastery at Iona.

St Martin's cross

Respect the roots

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You recognise the significance of St Columba and Iona to the Scots. You aim to unite the nation's religious cultures by reconciling the west with the east. This is a very strategic move – worthy of a great ruler – Malcolm had better watch out, you could take over his job!

Many crosses from the 8th or 9th century cover the western Highlands as a reminder of its religious beginnings.

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the outcome
St Matthew's cross
Evidence of early Gaelic Christianity in the west of Scotland. St Martin’s cross (rear), Iona.
Queen Margaret - The path of a saint
Evidence of early Gaelic Christianity in the west of Scotland. St Matthew’s cross, Iona.