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The Top 20 Attractions around Iona

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Iona. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Iona is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Iona Abbey

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In the year 563 Columban came with twelve men from Ireland to Iona and founded there the monastery Iona Abbey. From Iona Christianity spread in the form of the so-called …

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St John's Cross, Iona Abbey

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The last of my Celtic Crosses of Iona’s Abbey is St John’s Cross, which is a replica, the original is in the abbey museum. It was once one of the …

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MacLean’s Cross

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MacLean’s Cross, a tall free standing cross, was probably erected in the 1400’s. The cross is a rarity, as only a few of Iona’s stone cross survived the Reformation and …

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St Martin's Cross

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St Martin’s Cross has two faces, east and west. The east side has carvings of bosses and serpents and the west side has Biblical scenes carved into the stone.

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Iona Abbey and Nunnery

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the Abbey is worth an extended visit.
Don't forget the museum! and the audio guide, without which I would have missed important information. The books are impressive - and for the time!

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Fingal's Cave

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Made famous by Scottish poet James Macpherson's epic poem, the spectacular sea cave on the Isle of Staffa is formed by jointed basalt columns. It can be reached on boat tours from Oban.

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St Columba’s Bay

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We had great weather and it was very relaxing. Well in front of the beach there are large areas of wild irises - which bloom yellow.

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Martyr's Bay

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Iona is really “special”.
The current between the islands is impressive - there is an eddy!

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Dun I Summit

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A great view all around.

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Fidden Beach and Fidden Farm Campsite

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The campsite is amazing and only £12.50pp per night, dogs allowed and a huge range of spaces to camp on the beach front. If you don't intend to stay overnight …

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Traigh an t-Suidhe Beach

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Fantastic quiet beach, great for a swim if your brave enough!

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The Top 20 Attractions around Iona

Iona Abbey

St John's Cross, Iona Abbey

MacLean’s Cross

St Martin's Cross

Iona Abbey and Nunnery

Fingal's Cave

St Columba’s Bay

Martyr's Bay

Dun I Summit

Fidden Beach and Fidden Farm Campsite

Traigh an t-Suidhe Beach

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