Island Hopping Iona
F
rom Fionnphort at Mull’s southern tip, look across the sound to see St Margaret’s Abbey on the sacred island of Iona, ac- cessible by pedestrian ferry.
Regardless of their faith, visitors to Iona are sure to be touched by this special little island. Once an important Christian community, it was the home of the Irish Saint Columba and the hub from which he established the Christian faith in Scotland. Iona retains its spiritual atmosphere, and is still a place of pilgrimage today. As well as the abbey, now in the care of Historic Scotland, there are the ruins of earlier monastic settlements and a graveyard, believed the be the last resting place for the ancient Scottish kings, with the chapel of St Oran at its centre. A heritage centre on the island reveals more about its past, and a walk beyond the abbey grounds gives a sense of what might have attracted a saint in the fi rst place - the views of Mull’s dramatic coastline and surrounding islands, are truly inspiring, whether they follow a 300ft climb up Dun I, or a gentler stroll the creamy beaches of the north shore.
Getting there: From Oban, there are several ferries to Mull every day.
Links:
www.tobermory.co.uk •
www.isle-of-mull.net www.isle-of-iona.net
Family run hotel and restaurant
Restaurant open daily to non residents for breakfast, lunches, dinners and afternoon teas.
Breakfast 8am to 10am. Light Lunches 11am - 4pm. Lunches 12.30 to 2pm. Afternoon teas 2pm - 4pm. Dinner 6.30pm to 8pm.
Please come and enjoy our Home Made, Home Baked, Home Grown and Fairtrade produce.
Tel 01681 700334
Make time to visit us when you get back home at
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Make time to visit us at our beautiful location on the way to Iona Abbey.
“Thank you, our shipment arrived today. Each piece, as usual, was beautiful. We had the privilege of stopping by your shop a number of years ago when we were visiting Iona. We hope to return some day!” Susan, USA.
“I received my bangle yesterday and it is perfect! I visited your shop in August, admired the bangle then regretted not buying it when I got home! Just wanted to let you know how much I love it! Many thanks.” Zoë, UK.
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