The Isle of Iona

The Isle of Iona is tiny in size but huge in terms of special charm, wildlife, beauty, global influence and fascinating history.

Known as the “cradle of Christianity”, Iona has an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity, enhanced by shell-sand beaches and fringed with intense blue-green seas. Accessed by a short ferry journey from the Ross of Mull, your first stop might be a visit to the Abbey. But Iona has many other exceptional qualities waiting for you to experience; an unspoiled natural environment where rare wildlife thrives.

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Reilig Odhrain

Sited on the Medieval street of the Dead, Reilig Odhrain is the burial place of early Scottish kings.

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Iona Abbey

Founded by St Columba, Iona Abbey is noted for its peaceful location, beautiful granite buildings , unique cloister carvings and Celtic crosses.

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Hermit’s Cell

A secluded ring of stones in a sheltered glen rumoured to be where St Columba came to pray away from the monastic community.

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Dun I and the Well of Eternal Youth

Dun I provides a panoramic view with St Columba’s Bay and Jura to the South and the Treshnish Isles, Rhum and Skye to the North.

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Argyll Hotel Iona

A peaceful stay is guaranteed at the beautiful and historic Argyll Hotel where we pride ourselves on our warm Hebridean welcome!
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Explore the areas surrounding the Isle of Iona like a local.

Created hand in hand with our local community, our guides offer great inspiration for discovering the best of what Mull & Iona has to offer.