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The 10 Best Things to do in Isle of Iona, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Isle of Iona, United Kingdom including Fingal’s Cave, St. Columba's Bay, Port Ban Beach, Dun 1 Hike, St. Oran's Cemetery, St. Oran's Chapel, Iona Abbey and Nunnery, Machair, Marble Quarry, Iona Nunnery.
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1. Fingal’s Cave
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5.0 based on 114 reviews
Large cavern by the sea full of echoes and the sound of crashing ocean waves.
Reviewed By MS53LA1 - Needingworth, United Kingdom
If this isn't on your bucket list then you need to rewrite it. Yes, we were very fortunate with the weather (dry, sunny, not too much wind) and but it would be breath taking in any weather. Atmospheric, inspiring, dramatic, magnificent. I almost want not to review it so it will be left for me to visit alone.
2. St. Columba's Bay
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5.0 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By letitiap_11
Visiting Iona is quite magical, there is so much to see on such a small island, the abbey the hotels and the restaurants and little cafes really cater for all your needs!
3. Port Ban Beach
4. Dun 1 Hike
5. St. Oran's Cemetery
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
Some of the biggest names in Scottish royalty have been buried here since Scotland's earliest days.
Reviewed By gerryg868
The journey of Iona in al that you do on the island is a cast back to the legacy of the first steps of modern day Scotland and Christianity reaching Scotland, Iona is special and Iona is and will be part of me forever.
6. St. Oran's Chapel
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
This church, the oldest building on the island, is named after Oran, a convert who was buried alive to sanctify the church grounds.
7. Iona Abbey and Nunnery
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4.5 based on 1,010 reviews
The abbey is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Find out more about our reopening plans at restarthistory.scot. The Abbey Church at Iona Abbey will be inaccessible to visitors from 7 January to 17 March 2019. Iona Abbey is one of Scotland's most historic and sacred sites. Located on the Isle of Iona, just off the Isle of Mull, it was founded by St Columba and his Irish followers in AD 563. As a celebrated focus for Christian pilgrimage, Iona retains its spiritual atmosphere and remains an enduring symbol of worship. The abbey church was restored at the beginning of the 20th century, whilst work on restoring the living accommodation began in 1938, following the foundation of the Iona Community. Today, the Iona Community continues the tradition of worship first established by St Columba 1,450 years ago.
Reviewed By joanhart - Wellington, New Zealand
It was a stunning day in August last year whilst on a bus tour, that I got to fulfil a lifelong ambition to visit Iona. THe island is small, but with lovely gardens and ruins that were well worth the effort to see. THe Abbey is amazing - old yet vibrant and so windswept, the stone building having stood since around 800BC, it is one of the oldest Christian churches in western Europe founded by St Columba with 12 other Irish pilgrims. There is a nunnery, but this is in ruins but reasonably well preserved. Worth the trip and hsirotically, very important for me.
8. Machair
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Take a swing at your ball, but try not to hit the grazing sheep: this 18-hole golf course is naturally dramatic and - best of all - free of charge.
Reviewed By yvonnel891 - Larbert, United Kingdom
Spent the evening watching the sunset in quite reflection, wonderful. Half and hour from the ferry slip, so peaceful and beautiful, just a stunning place.
9. Marble Quarry
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By gerryg868
Liek all on Iona, this is special. A marble quarry that is historic. History and spirituality is what you will find on Iona ... so go and enjoy this truly amazing Island.
10. Iona Nunnery
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4.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By susanaI8146OV - Dundee, United Kingdom
En route to the Iona Abbey you come to the Nunnery which is very interesting to see and although a ruin it is very picturesque
