Attractions near Iona Abbey

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Iona Abbey

Iona, Argyll & Bute PA76 - Scotland, UK

Iona Abbey is one of the major targets for Christian pilgrimages and a centre of Celtic worship tradition within the UK. The Abbey was founded by St. Columba and a group of Irish monks in 563 AD. It was restored...

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Attractions near Iona Abbey

A selection of attractions close to Iona Abbey:

Isle of Staffa (10 Miles)

Staffa is a tiny uninhabited island lying about three miles north-east of Iona in the Hebrides. It is less than a mile wide in any...

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The Old Byre Heritage Centre (35.7 Miles)

The Old Byre is a must for anyone who would like to absorb the history of Mull & Iona in an effortless ’armchair’ manner. Sit...

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Mull Theatre (35.7 Miles)

As one of Scotland’s foremost touring theatre companies, Mull Theatre is at the heart of cultural life in Mull, not to mention throughout Argyll and...

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An Tobar Arts Centre (35.8 Miles)

This gallery is based in an old Victorian school building and has been the centre of cultural life in this area for many years....

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Mull Railway (39.5 Miles)

Mull Rail, the first Scottish island passenger railway, leaves from Old Pier Station at Craignure and the journey is one of great beauty with panoramic...

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Kerrera (41.6 Miles)

Lying just off Oban, the island of Kerrera is a haven for daytrippers though it always maintains a tranquil atmosphere. This is in no small...

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Arduaine Garden (43.1 Miles)

A green oasis of tranquillity nestling on the West Coast, Arduaine Garden will surprise and delight the visitor every day of the year. This 8...

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Bruichladdich Distillery (44.2 Miles)

The village of Bruichladdich, by Loch Indaal on Islay, is dominated by the Bruichladdich Distillery, established in 1881.The art of distilling is still connected to...

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Oban War & Peace Museum (45.2 Miles)

There is a long and interesting history associated with Oban and its people, explored in this well-appointed museum in a remote Scottish community. The...

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Oban Harbour (45.3 Miles)

The harbour in Oban is the real heart of this West Highland town. As the main ferry terminus for Mull, Colonsay, Coll, Tiree, Lismore, Barra...

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Bowmore Distillery (48.1 Miles)

Whisky drinking on the small island of Islay is more than a rich tradition, it’s a way of life. With eight malt whisky distilleries on...

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Dunstaffnage Castle (48.8 Miles)

Overlooking the Firth of Lorn, Dunstaffnage Castle was an important stronghold of the McDougall clan, built around 1275. The formidable curtain wall that surrounds...

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Paps of Jura (49.5 Miles)

The Paps of Jura dominate this elongate Scottish island. There are three main peaks, comprised of quartzite. The highest is Beinn an Oir – a...

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Loch Creran (51.8 Miles)

Loch Creran is a captivating sea loch some 7 miles long which connects with the Lynn of Lorn via the narrows at the Isle of...

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Kilmartin House Museum (53 Miles)

Kilmartin House Museum is an award-winning and world-class venue for archaeology. It was established because of the three hundred and fifty or more ancient...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)