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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The Marble Quarry
Worked from medieval times until the early 20th Century. White marble streaked with yellow-green serpentine altar can be seen in Iona Abbey.
Reilig Odhrain
Sited on the Medieval street of the Dead, Reilig Odhrain is the burial place of early Scottish kings.
Iona Abbey
Founded by St Columba, Iona Abbey is noted for its peaceful location, beautiful granite buildings , unique cloister carvings and Celtic crosses.
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.
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.
St Columba’s Bay Walk
Best walked as a whole day adventure, there is much to see on the way to St Columba’s bay and plenty to explore once there.
Dun I Walk
Walk from the pier to the top of Iona’s highest hill Dun I and back, allowing time to take in the view from the summit.
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.