Iona
Island · Argyll and Bute ·

Iona

Island · Argyll and Bute ·

Tranquil island with historic abbey, beaches, and scenic views

beautiful beaches
iona abbey
venison stew
natural environment
walkable
interesting history
clear blue sea
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Oban, Mull & Iona Travel Guide Resources & Trip Planning Info by Rick Steves

"Pristine and little, I found Iona to be a tranquil spot where buoyant clouds float over its historic abbey." - RICKSTEVES

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Iona

Mitchell “MRoss” R.

Google
A lovely peaceful island. Beautiful beaches, Abbey, nunnery, museum and coffee shop.

Drew D.

Google
We had a fine lunch of venison stew at the St. Columba Hotel. Took a short walk about but had to return quickly to the ferry as upcoming gale force winds threatened to cancel our return trip. The ferry was rolling quite but on both trips. Not for the faint of heart.

C E.

Google
Iona was beautiful and so tranquil, could have stayed longer, the weather was good and the sea was such a clear blue and idyllic views

Lindsay W.

Google
It's possibly my favourite Scottish Island. Beautiful beaches. 2 miles of road. Very walkable. A short visit is great but if you can stay a few nights it is peaceful and good for your soul.

Darren D.

Google
Pretty little green island with some lovely white beaches and clean blue sea. If you think Scotland looks like the North Pole, think again. Fantastic views over to Mull and many other places. The North West Highlands and Islands, are considered by many travel experts to be one of the most beautiful places in the World. It's not hard to see why. The combination of mountains rearing up from sea level, green hills, heather moorlands, lochs, forests, green pastures, rocky sea cliffs and coves, blue and turquoise seas with unspoiled white sand beaches, is a very hard combination to beat.

Madison M.

Google
Beautiful island with an interesting history. Lots to see and learn. There are not many shops and restaurants but the ones that are there are great. I would absolutely go again

Susan N.

Google
Stunningly beautiful but sadly we arrived off ferry feeling hungry but couldn’t find anywhere serving even a bowl of soup as kitchen closed at 2 and didn’t open again till 6… ended up with scones and tea…

Monica K

Google
Lovely small place to visit. Rainbow say 'Hello people 😊'