Places to see in ( Isle of Iona - UK )
Places to see in ( Isle of Iona - UK )
Isle of Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for four centuries and is today known for its relative tranquility and natural environment. It is a tourist destination and a place for spiritual retreats. Its modern Gaelic name means Iona of (Saint) Columba (formerly anglicised Icolmkill).
Iona lies about 2 kilometres (1 mi) from the coast of Mull. It is about 2 kilometres (1 mi) wide and 6 kilometres (4 mi) long with a resident population of 125. The geology of the island consists mainly of Precambrian Lewisian gneiss with Torridonian sedimentary rocks on the eastern side and small outcrops of pink granite on the eastern beaches. Like other places swept by ocean breezes, there are few trees; most of them are near the parish church.
Iona's highest point is Dùn Ì, 101 metres (331 ft), an Iron Age hill fort dating from 100 BC – AD 200. Iona's geographical features include the Bay at the Back of the Ocean and Càrn Cùl ri Éirinn (the Hill/Cairn of [turning the] Back to Ireland), said to be adjacent to the beach where St. Columba first landed.
The main settlement, located at St. Ronan's Bay on the eastern side of the island, is called Baile Mòr and is also known locally as The Village. The primary school, post office, the island's two hotels, the Bishop's House and the ruins of the Nunnery are here. The Abbey and MacLeod Centre are a short walk to the north. Port Bàn (white port) beach on the west side of the island is home to the Iona Beach Party.
Iona Abbey, now an ecumenical church, is of particular historical and religious interest to pilgrims and visitors alike. It is the most elaborate and best-preserved ecclesiastical building surviving from the Middle Ages in the Western Isles of Scotland. Though modest in scale in comparison to medieval abbeys elsewhere in Western Europe, it has a wealth of fine architectural detail, and monuments of many periods. The 8th Duke of Argyll presented the sacred buildings and sites of the island to the Iona Cathedral trust in 1899.
In front of the Abbey stands the 9th century St Martin's Cross, one of the best-preserved Celtic crosses in the British Isles, and a replica of the 8th century St John's Cross (original fragments in the Abbey museum). Visitors can reach Iona by the 10-minute ferry trip across the Sound of Iona from Fionnphort on Mull. The most common route is via Oban in Argyll and Bute. Regular ferries connect to Craignure on Mull, from where the scenic road runs 37 miles (60 kilometres) to Fionnphort. Tourist coaches and local bus services meet the ferries.
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Isle of Iona
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Iona is located just off the Isle of Mull's south west tip. Most people staying on Mull make the journey over to Iona at some point during their stay and this little video shows you a little of what there is to see.
The Isle of Iona plays an important role in the history of christianity. Iona Abbey can be visited and tickets are bought on the island.
There are some amazing beaches on Iona and we look at a few of these, as well as Dun I the island's highest point.
We hope this video is useful for anyone interested in things to do on Iona.
THE POOL OF PERPETUAL REPLENISHMENT - Isle of Iona
At the northern most extremity of the Isle of Iona is the mystical Pool of Perpetual Replenishment.
Beautiful Iona, Lunga, Staffa & Mull Summer 2019
Come aboard for a short trip around the beautiful Scottish Inner Hebridean islands of Iona, Lunga, Staffa and Mull, accompanied by some carefully chosen music! The islands are even more stunning when the sun shines, as it did in June 2019! We started in Oban on the mainland, got a ferry to Mull and then drove across the single track road to Fionnport for the ferry to Iona. This tiny island is the crucible of Christianity in Britain. You can walk to St. Columba's bay where the saint landed in the 6th century and visit the rebuilt abbey. After the day trippers have gone you have Iona all to yourself, with stunning sunsets on the West coast and beautiful walks and beaches. You can also sail from there on the ketch 'Birthe Marie' with skipper Mark Jardine. We went along the Burg coastline of Mull and landed on tiny Inch Kenneth. A visit to Lunga and Staffa is a must-do, with their Puffins, spectacular bird colonies and amazing rock formations. Mull is blessed with superb scenery, wildlife, beaches and quirky places to eat and relax, with narrow roads that circle the island and show you the best. And you can climb Ben More, Mull's only Munro with views that make the slog worthwhile! If you want to fly yourself to Mull there is an airfield at the Glenforsa Hotel on the East side where 'air traffic control' is behind the bar and you can watch the planes while you eat!
Film by Steve Poole 2020
Music credits:
'Farewell to Whisky' (N.Gow) Arranged and performed
by Dougie MacLean; Published by Limetree Arts and
Music (PRS & MCPS UK; Kobalt Music - Rest of World)
from the Tribute album (Dunkeld Records)
'The Beauty of Love' by Aakash Gandhi
'Fingal's Cave' from Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture (Scottish Chamber Orchestra)
'Sailing By' by Ronald Binge
To sail on the ketch 'Birthe Marie' contact Mark Jardine
Ancestry Genealogy Photographs Isle Of Iona Inner Hebrides Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Isle Of Iona, Inner Hebrides. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Iona Abbey, now an ecumenical church, is of particular historical and religious interest to pilgrims and visitors alike. It is the most elaborate and best-preserved ecclesiastical building surviving from the Middle Ages in the Western Isles. In front of the Abbey stands the 9th century St Martin's Cross, one of the best-preserved Celtic crosses in the British Isles, and a replica of the 8th century St John's Cross.
2014/06/15 Isle of Iona
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Iona Abbey in Scotland
On the tiny Isle of Iona off the coast of Scotland at an Abbey first started by St Columba in 536 AD after he was exiled from Ireland. The building itself is from the 12th century, and the beautiful high cross, St. Martin's Cross, is 1200 years old! What a great experience leading this trip with WAI
Places to see in ( Oban - UK )
Places to see in ( Oban - UK )
Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, Oban is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William. During the tourist season, the town of Oban can play host to up to 25,000 people.
Oban occupies a setting in the Firth of Lorn. The bay is a near perfect horseshoe, protected by the island of Kerrera; and beyond Kerrera, the Isle of Mull. To the north, is the long low island of Lismore, and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour.
The area around Oban is rich with attractions for tourists, from the dramatic scenery of the coast and mountains to the fascinating histories of the local castles and ancient religious sites. There are also many activities available for families and those interested in more active pursuits. The Oban and Lorn tourist information website has detailed information for visitors. The Oban Visitor Information Centre, operated by VisitScotland, is located in the Columba Buildings on the North Pier.
Oban lies at the western end of the A85 road. It also has a railway station from where a number of Abellio ScotRail trains run to and from Glasgow Queen Street daily. The town is also an important ferry port: it is Caledonian MacBrayne's busiest terminal. Oban is known as the Gateway to the Isles, with ferries sailing to the islands of Lismore, Colonsay, Islay, Coll, Tiree, to Craignure on Mull, to Castlebay on Barra and to Lochboisdale on South Uist. In 2005, a new ferry terminal was opened, and in 2007 a second linkspan opened, allowing two vessels to load/unload at the same time.
Alot to see in ( Oban - UK ) such as :
McCaig's Tower
Dunstaffnage Castle
Falls of Lora
St Columba's Cathedral
Dunollie Castle
Kerrera
Loch Creran
Kilmartin Glen
Inveraray Jail
Castle Stalker
Castle Sween
Oban Distillery
Gylen Castle
Oban War & Peace Museum
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Oban Times Museum
Oban Bay
Ganavan Bay
Oban War Memorial
Hutcheson's Monument
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Iona Scotland 2005
Iona Scotland in 2005
Columba Bay, Iona 360 Video
Explore Columba Bay in 360 video, the scene of Episode 2 Scotland's Braveheart.
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Walking an Ancient Path: Pilgrimage to Iona 2016
This video is about the Veriditas Walking an Ancient Path Pilgrimage to Iona in 2016. We cover how to get there, the flow of our days together, where we'll stay, places we'll visit.
Journey across Mull island to Iona, Scotland
part 1 of 4
Purposefully unedited and kept rough-as originally captured, this is just a video for my blog that documents my friends and I on our trip across Mull island, Scotland to the ferry which would take us to Iona.
This is part of a 4 part series meant to capture the trip as it happened.
Iona
Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for four centuries and is today renowned for its tranquility and natural beauty. It is a popular tourist destination and a place for retreats. Its modern Gaelic name means Iona of Columba.
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Scotland is Calling - Thin Places Tours
This spiritual tour of Scotland goes from the North Sea at Lindisfarne (which is actually England) to Iona, an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland where St. Columba founded his famous monastery that began the establishment of Christianity in Scotland. The tour moves within the context of the old stories of the monks of Iona and Lindisfarne who carved out a sacred trail between these two monastic settlements – a sacred trail followed by monks, kings, queens and the ancient pre-Christian people of Scotland. The tour also includes some of the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands with tales of the clans that once lived there. There are many sacred sites and places of healing and mystery on the Monks Trail tour.
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Jill and Janelle go to St. Columba Hotel
So she says Episode 3 but we skipped the second one because it had too much wind. You couldn't understand a word. So we're taking you inside the Iona St. Columba Hotel for a Cream Tea! Enjoy it.
Oban, Mull and Iona Vlog
I've been away for a little break to Oban in the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Mull and The Isle of Iona and this is some of the highlights from the trip.
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Oban
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Your first view of Oban is one you are unlikely to forget. From the north, you glimpse this bustling port from the top of the 'Bealach-an-Righ'. As you sweep down the hill towards the expanse of the bay, the view opens up before you and one begins to appreciate why Oban has developed into Scotland's most popular west-coast holiday town.
Read about the history of the town below and explore the rest of the site to find out more about this beautiful area of Scotland.
Beyond Oban (little bay in Gaelic - Scotland's ancient Celtic language) lie the islands of the Inner Hebrides: Kerrera, which protects the town from Atlantic storms; the low, green island of Lismore; majestic Mull, and the granite mountains of the Morvern peninsula. Beyond them, the sacred island of Iona, Coll, Colonsay and Tiree.
Oban today has a resident population of 8,500 and is the unofficial capital of the West Highlands - the Gateway to the Isles - however it has recently become better known as The Seafood Capital of Scotland. The panoramic views of the mountains, lochs and islands which have captivated artists, authors, composers, and poets for centuries are as striking now as they were when Dunollie Castle, a ruined keep which has stood sentinel over the narrow entrance to the sheltered bay for around six hundred years, was the northern outpost of the Dalriadic Scots.
It is no surprise to find Oban in the 21st Century remains a magnet for travellers from all over the world. The town's present day popularity owes much to the Victorians, and as early as 1812, when the Comet steamship linked Oban with Glasgow, the town played host to intrepid travellers touring Staffa - the inspiration for Mendelssohn's Hebridean Overture - and Iona - home of Scottish Christianity since St Columba stepped ashore in AD563.
Indeed once Oban had the royal seal of approval from Queen Victoria, who called it one of the finest spots we have seen, the town's destiny as an endearingly enchanting holiday destination was as firmly set as the lava columns of Fingal's Cave in Staffa.
Kyle of Lochalsh | Scottish Highlands & Islands Travelogue 2018 | S1E5
We catch the ferry from Craignure on the Isle of Mull back to Oban on the Scottish mainland. We then make the scenic (but rainy) drive north in the Land Rover Defender 110 up to Fort William on Loch Linnhe, and then through Glen Sheil over to the Kyle of Lochalsh and Eilean Donan Castle. No camping today, but we do book a room at the Hotel Balmacara where we get a comfortable night's sleep and a good meal. We're surprised to see another Scotland Overland Land Rover at the hotel, but we don't run into the occupants.
This series follows our 2-week Scottish Highlands and Islands adventure from October 2018. Join us as we drive over 1,500 miles in 14 days and visit the islands of Mull, Iona, Harris, Lewis and Skye, and drive parts of the NC500 Scottish Highlands route.
Playlist for the series is here:
Places we visited (links go to our TripAdvisor reviews):
The Oban Inn: (Trip Advisor claims this location is closed)
Eilean Donan Castle:
Hotel Balmacara: