Iona is a small island off the west coast of Scotland with a long and fascinating history, and a magical ambience.
The shelters on the island have a wonderful set of map and information boards:
BBC Scotland presents an excellent overview video:
View Iona from above:
The light and colors of Iona are magical in any weather, and the following documentary tours the island to show the colors that inspired the local creation of the Sound of Iona tartan:
Historic UK presents some History of Iona and St Columba
Electric Scotland presents a more detailed History of Iona
A history video set to the Mike Scott and Waterboys song Peace of Iona:
Many believe that the famous illuminated manuscript the Book of Kells was begun or even completed at the monastery on Iona.
Join us for an exploration of...
The Beautiful and Mysterious Book of Kells
We begin our trek on the road leading up from the dock:
From here you can follow a circuit trail passing the famous abbey and continuing around the island:
A 360 degree view of the abbey and surrounding area:
See inside the abbey with another 360 degree view:
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