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Scotland Adventures: Isle of Iona

June 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment

After our visit to the Isle of Staffa, the last leg of our Three Isles tour was a late lunch stop at the Isle of Iona. We had time there to visit Iona Abbey, St Oran’s chapel, and the ruins of the Augustinian nunnery.

Iona: Scottish Carribbean

This island is the site of what’s believed to be the birthplace of Christianity in the UK, with the arrival of St Columba, who arrived in AD 563.

Iona: Alter in St Orans Chapel

After wandering the historical sites, we relaxed by the crystal blue waters along the shores & enjoyed a glass of wine before catching the ferry back to Mull, coach ride across Mull, and final ferry ride back to Oban.

Iona Nunnery: Crumbling Wall
Iona Nunnery: Poppies
Iona Nunnery: Solitary Bench

St Oran's Chapel
Iona Church Walls
Iona: Alter in St Orans Chapel

Iona: Local Raven
Iona Nunnery: Ancient Relics Dating Back to 1982
Iona: Foggy Mood

Iona: Sun Peeking Out on the Sound
Iona: Scottish Carribbean
Iona: Ferry from Mull

See the rest of my highlights from this whirlwind adventure in the Highlands of Scotland:

Part 1 of 6: Edinburgh

Part 2 of 6: Oban

Part 3 of 6: Isle of Staffa (& Puffins!)

Part 4 of 6: Isle of Iona

Part 5 of 6: Orkney Island

Part 6 of 6: Dunnet Head

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