Isle Of Iona
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RegionalOverview
Iona is a small, fertile, crofting island, currently inhabited by around 130 people.
The island is farmed largely by traditional methods. The National Trust for Scotland works in partnership with its tenant farmers to ensure that rare species, such as the corncrake, are conserved.
For many centuries, Iona has been an island of special significance for all Christians. In AD 563, Columba and his followers arrived here from Ireland to spread the gospel in Scotland and the north of England. The restored medieval abbey continues to hold daily services today and St Oran’s Chapel and Reilig Odhram is reputed to be the burial place of 48 kings of Scotland, including Macbeth.
The Isle of Iona also boasts sandy beaches, excellent walking opportunities and a variety of wildlife to look out for. Many shops sell locally sourced crafts and the golf course boasts beautiful beach views.
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Martyr’s Bay
Found on the east coast of Iona in Argyll & The Isles, Martyr’s Bay offers a great beach day out.
0.57 miles awayBay at the back of the Ocean
The Bay at the Back of the Ocean is a west facing bay on beautiful Iona, Argyll & The Isles.
0.67 miles awayColumba’s Bay
Columba’s Bay is a pretty pebble beach on the southern coast of the Isle of Iona, Argyll & The Isles
1.79 miles away
Fionnphort & The Ross Of Mull
Situated at the far western end of the Ross of Mull, Fionnphort is the centre village of a fairly...
1.8 miles awayBunessan
Bunessan is a small village located on the Ross of Mull, on the south west corner of the Island of...
6.91 miles awayIsle Of Staffa
The uninhabited island of Staffa includes the famous Fingal's Cave.
7.5 miles awayMull Eagle Watch
Glen Seilisdeir is home to white-tailed sea eagles, one of the best places in Europe to enjoy this...
13.1 miles awayKiloran Bay
Kiloran Bay is located on the north western coast of Colonsay, Argyll & The Isles.
18.03 miles awayCalgary
Calgary, on the Isle of Mull, boasts one of the best beaches in Scotland.
18.17 miles awayColonsay
Situated between Mull and Islay, the Isle of Colonsay is the ideal destination for anyone seeking...
19.45 miles awayGott Bay
Gott Bay is a sandy beach on the east coast of Tiree, Argyll & The Isles.
20 miles awayDervaig
Dervaig is a small picturesque village situated at the north end of Mull around 6 miles west of...
20.04 miles awayColl And Tiree
Coll and Tiree are among the most isolated islands of the Inner Hebrides.
21.18 miles awayMull
Mull is the largest of the islands of Argyll and the third largest in Scotland.
21.29 miles awayHogh Bay
Hogh Bay is located on the north west coast of Coll, Argyll & The Isles.
21.56 miles awaySalen
Salen is a small village situated at the narrowest point on the east coast of Isle of Mull in the...
21.96 miles awayBalephuil Bay
Home of the Tiree Wave Classic, Balephuil Bay is a sandy beach found in Argyll & The Isles.
22.64 miles awayCliad Beach
Cliad Bay is located on the eastern coastline of Coll, Argyll & The Isles.
22.85 miles awayAros Park
Situated about half a mile from the centre of the town, Aros Park is an attractive feature in...
23.66 miles awayTobermory & North Mull
Established in the late 18th century as a fishing port, the picture-postcard port of Tobermory is...
23.89 miles awayBeach at Sorisdale
Sorisdale Bay is located on the northern end of Coll, Argyll & The Isles.
24.16 miles awayCraignure
Craignure is a village and the main ferry terminal on the Isle of Mull.
28.45 miles awayCraignure & South Mull
Situated close to Mull’s easternmost point, Craignure is a small town fairly thinly scattered...
28.64 miles awayEasdale
Easdale is separated from the neighbouring island of Seil by a narrow channel that is crossed on a...
28.79 miles awayCorryvreckan Whirlpool
The Corryvreckan Whirlpool is situated off the west coast of Scotland between the islands of Jura...
29.41 miles awaySanna Bay
Sanna Bay is situated at the most westerly point in mainland Britain on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula...
29.68 miles awayLuing
Luing lies 15 miles south of Oban and a short ferry trip across Cuan Sound from the neighbouring...
29.93 miles awayJura
The long and narrow island of Jura is one of the wildest and most mountainous of the Inner Hebrides...
30.3 miles awaySeil
The Isle of Seil lies some 12 miles south of Oban.
30.5 miles awayGlenborrodale
Sitting by the shores of Loch Sunart on the south of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Glenborrodale is a...
30.84 miles awayArdnamurchan
The Ardnamurchan peninsula is a wild, remote yet strangely beautiful place full of wonderful...
30.88 miles awayKilchoan
The village of Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula is the most westerly village in mainland...
32.6 miles away
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