📜 Historic abbey on the Isle of Iona, a sacred site and one of Europe's oldest religious centers.
🔍 Established 563 AD by Saint Columba, known as the 'cradle of Christianity' in Scotland, and the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.
✨ Experience a special atmosphere on a tiny sacred island.
👑 Explore ancient burial grounds of medieval Scottish, Norwegian, and Irish monarchs, and see elaborately carved grave slabs.
⛪ Admire 13th-16th century abbey architecture, now an active place of worship, and visit a well-preserved Ecclesiastical building from the Middle Ages.
🖼️ Explore Scotland’s finest collection of early medieval carved stones and crosses.
🚶 Experience a sacred site with stunning natural beauty and white sandy beaches.
⛰️ Hike Dun Í, the island's highest hill, for incredible views.
🚗 Cars not allowed on the island, requires two ferries and a bus trip to access.
🚫 May close at short notice due to weather disruption to ferry service. Crowded between noon and 3 PM, especially in the village and abbey.
🎟️ Book tickets online in advance for best price and guaranteed entry.
🗣️ Audio guide included in admission price.
☔ Check ferry status before travelling if forecast is poor. Visit beaches and coast during peak abbey hours (noon-3 PM). Consider staying overnight to experience the island's tranquility.
💰 Adults £10.00 online, £11.00 walk-up; concessions and family tickets available.
🕒 Daily, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (April-Sept), 10 AM to 4 PM (Oct-March), closed Dec 25-28 and Jan 1-4.
🅿️ Paid parking available at Fionnphort ferry port on Mull.
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