A new edition of my study of Saint Columba has been published by Birlinn Books of Edinburgh.

Since the first edition appeared more than 10 years ago, a substantial amount of new scholarship has appeared, especially from the archaeological side. An update of the book therefore seemed timely, and I spent the second half of 2023 on the task.

The book’s original structure has been retained, with chapter headings remaining the same as in the first edition. New information has been added wherever a...