Iona has been a place of welcome and hospitality for centuries and as restrictions begin to ease we are looking forward to being able to offer that welcome and hospitality again. Of the earliest, we catch only fleeting glimpses now: a few Stone Age flints and tools, unearthed by the plough; a grassy cairn where some Bronze Age mourners laid their dead; fragments of pots, beads and bones which speak of a thriving Iron Age community early in the first millenium. At regular intervals a gaggle of gaudily coloured anoraks would descend on the abbey, each clutching a thermos. Retreats have become very popular, not just for religion, but to 'rest the soul' in general. We’ve switched on our online, @jillschocolates Izaak Bunnies are now being sold, Hi folks. Tel : 01681 700 382. Within the complex are several large crosses decorated with the elegant swirls of Celtic banding. Ripe gooseberries and pears on the palate. Stay up to date with news, updates and guides for the islands of Mull and Iona. Offering seven comfortable en-suite rooms and access to residents lounge, public bar and restaurant. Iona has a long and illustrious history and is well known as being ‘The cradle of Christianity’ in Scotland. Read the latest COVID-19 news and download our Visitor Charter. Rich and fruity aromas with hints of grass. Innis na Druineach I say walk, as no non island vehicles are alowed on the island except by special permit. Come in & enjoy a homemade meal, while you sip on a crisp local ale, & take in the sounds of Cape Breton Island’s best musicians. eval(ez_write_tag([[970,90],'isle_of_iona_net-box-3','ezslot_0',102,'0','0']));For the Gaels, Iona is I Chaluim Chille - the isle of Colm Cille, an Irish priest and prince who was to become revered as Saint Columba. I specifically wanted to visit the Isle of Iona, the “cradle of Christianity”, the major influence in Scotland becoming the independent yet united country it is today. The ridiculously, Happy Day y’all! ... With the pound at $1.35 we are staying in Scotland this year. We hope that as you browse this website you will discover something new and that it will encourage you to visit the island, whether it’s for the first time or whether you are already hooked. Callander and the Trossachs When a boy fresh out of diapers started tuning up the accordion, my fear turned to panic. Strictly follow all hygiene and physicial distancing rules when you’re on the island - including keeping 2 metres distance from others, hand and cough hygiene, and mandatory use of face coverings on public transport, and in our shops. If you are not able to maintain the 2 metres distancing between households then you are not currently permitted to share accommodation. St. Andrews Almaty Kazakhstan Tobermory I was beginning to question my reason for coming here. By turns tranquil and storm ravaged; St Columba and his monks must have found the horizon of undulating hills of the mainland both a daunting and inspiring sight. We are perfectly situated by the pier overlooking the Sound of Iona. Here Are 17 Places in Scotland You Have to Visit February 26, 2019 - 4:54 pm Taynuilt playpark May 1, 2011 - 9:27 pm Carsaig arches on Mull and Iona October 17, 2011 - 8:54 am Bright pink in colour, this wine has aromas of ripe strawberry with hints of jam. Booking is recommended in high season. When the squad all shows up wearing @thetownheroes, @thetownheroes in The Frolic tonight. His shocked audience duly reburied him for being sacrilegious! I seemed to have found myself on the set of Whiskey galore. This is probably due to the fact that the whole complex now has the feel of a local museum about it. (All main course dishes are served with a selection of Vegetables, The tiny wind-ravaged “Innis na Druineach”, or Island of Druids as Iona used to be known, has bright, white beaches, lush green hills, and all below a sky I didn’t think possible in Britain. When the guidebooks mention “infrequent” public transport, remember it. It has a fruity bouquet and a subtle, fresh flavour. Isle of South Uist Astana The village was organised around the grandly named “Main” Street, although, “Only” Street would have perhaps been more accurate. Isle of Iona - Food & Drink There are two hotel restaurants that offer meals throughout the day, and there is the Iona Heritage Centre Garden Café that offers light snacks and soups from late morning until late afternoon.