Iona Abbey Tours

I lived on the Isle of Mull for a few months in 2003, so made it to Iona a few times. The Abbey was under renovation at the time but most of it was open. The ruins were very peaceful, as the tourist season had passed.
Iona Abbey. A 10min walk from the jetty
Lots of history here. Called the "cradle of Christianity" because Columba arrived here from Ireland in 539 to evangelize the Picts and Gaels.

Popular places to visit

Fingal's Cave on the island of Staffa in the Treshnish Islands in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. Made famous by the composer Felix Mendelsohn who wrote 'Fingal's Cave Overture'.

Fingal's Cave

Explore the great outdoors at Fingal's Cave, a lovely green space in Isle of Mull. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.

Fingal's Cave
On any trip to Scotland it is worth the time to visit the Isle of Staffa and see Fingals Cave.

Staffa

Explore the great outdoors at Staffa, a lovely green space in Isle of Mull. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Staffa
I highly recommend the Puffin boat tour with Turus Mara on the island of Mull. If you are staying in Oban you can book at the ferry terminal which includes a ferry to Mull, shuttle across Mull to the harbour to meet the tour boat. Remember to pack a lunch. Words cannot describe the experience of having a few hours seeing these beautiful birds so close up and so many. The photo shows one looking up watching a seagull glide across the cliff top. There are also fulmars and razorbills. You will also be taken to Fingals Cave on the island of Staffa.

Lunga

Explore the great outdoors at Lunga, a lovely green space in Isle of Mull. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Lunga
Bluebells on the shore of Loch Scridian

Ben More

Explore the great outdoors at Ben More, a lovely green space in Isle of Mull. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Ben More

St. Oran's Chapel

You can learn about the history of Isle of Iona when you stop by St. Oran's Chapel. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's museums.

St. Oran's Chapel

Iona Heritage Centre

You can study the exhibits at Iona Heritage Centre, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Isle of Iona. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its temples.

Iona Heritage Centre

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