The Snake Test of 1617 — How Ireland Won Rathlin Island
In 1617 a snake decided the fate of Rathlin Island in one of history’s most unusual ownership disputes. Discover the remarkable story of the Snake Test.
Category: History
The Legend of Robert the Bruce and the Spider: Rathlin Island’s Most Famous Story
The story of Robert the Bruce watching a spider try and try again is one of history’s most famous tales of perseverance — and it happened on Rathlin Island.