Top Things to do in Isle of Iona
Top Restaurants in Isle of Iona
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Discover the best top things to do in Isle of Iona, United Kingdom including Fingal’s Cave, Alternative Boat Hire Iona, Staffa Trips, Traigh an t-Suidhe, Iona Abbey and Nunnery, Staffa Tours, Aosdana.
Restaurants in Isle of Iona
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. Alternative Boat Hire Iona
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Based on the Isle of Iona, running short scheduled trips aboard a traditional 1930s gaff ketch, Birthe Marie is also available for whole boat hire.
3. Staffa Trips
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5.0 based on 393 reviews
Iolaire sails twice daily from Iona at 9.45am or1.45pm OR from Fionnphort at 10am or 2pm. The trip lasts 3 hours and you can get on or off at Fionnphort or Iona. The Iolaire is a brown wooden boat and returns to Fionnphort first at 1pm or 5pm and then to Iona 10 minutes later. The sea journey takes 45 minutes and en route a wide variety of sea life may be observed. Once at Staffa a commentary is given and Fingal's Cave can be seen from the Iolaire. Passengers are landed weather permitted and given at lease one hour ashore which allows time to walk into Fingal's Cave or up the ladders to see the puffins when they are in season. There is always something exciting to see and the crew will be happy to welcome you on board the Iolaire.
4. Traigh an t-Suidhe
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By yvonnel891 - Larbert, United Kingdom
So many visitors quite rightly stop at the Abbey. If you have the time, keep walking and you will be rewarded with this beautiful beach at the back of the island
5. 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.
6. Staffa Tours
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4.5 based on 925 reviews
Discover the most beautiful and interesting places on the West Coast of Scotland with our tours to the Isle of Staffa, the world-famous Fingal's Cave, the sacred Isle of Iona, Mull and the ornithological heaven of the Treshnish Isles. Staffa Tours operate Tours to Mull, Tobermory, Iona, Staffa and the Treshnish Isles From Oban, Tobermory Kilchoan, Iona and Fionnphort.
7. Aosdana
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Aosdana is a beautiful gallery & studio on Iona selling contemporary & traditional jewellery.
Reviewed By JillianL92 - Manchester, United States
Three years ago, I bought a bracelet and a ring here that have brought me such pleasure that I wear them every day. This year, I got earrings. These pieces are crafted with such respect for Iona, incorporating designs that reflect its heritage and culture, and are beautifully rendered in the finest silver. I enjoy looking at my bracelet on hectic days and remembering the peace and tranquility of this little island, so steeped in antiquity and joy.
