Places of Interest

  • Places of Interest

    Iona Heritage Centre

    The Heritage Centre in the Telford Manse is all about the islanders' lives over the past 200 years - their crofting way of life, customs, crafts etc. Also displays on geology, shells, flora, Celtic art; information on Iona genealogy;  continuous slideshow. 

    Small shop. Garden Café with home-baking, homemade soups, paninis, etc.

    Info

    Open:

    10.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Saturday, Easter to October

    Rates:

    Admission £3.40. (£1.70 for OAPs, students, groups and children - under 12 free).

    Address:

    The Manse, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SJ

    Website:

    www.ionaheritage.co.uk

    Phone:

    01681 700576 or winter 01681 700328

    Email:

    ionaheritage@gmail.com

  • Isle of Iona

    Places of Interest

    Iona Abbey

    Founded by St Columba in AD563, Iona Abbey is one of Scotland’s most historic and sacred sites. Visit the medieval abbey church and cloisters, the Michael Chapel and see the superb collection of carved stones and crosses. Currently, COVID-19 restrictions mean visits must be pre-booked and are by guided tour only.

    Info

    Open:

    Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm.

    Rates:

    Admission: Adult £9.00 Concession £7.20 Child 5-15 £5.40

    Address:

    Historic Scotland, Iona Abbey, Isle of Iona PA76 6SQ

    Website:

    https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/iona-abbey-and-nunnery/

    Phone:

    01681 700512

    Email:

    christopher.merchant@hes.scot