Iona Abbey and Nunnery Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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It is worth visiting
It was a long day as we took a ferry to one island and then, drove across the island to get to another ferry. But it was worth it. I gave only four stars because of the long travel. We lucked out as w...
Love the history behind this place & wow, what a location. We only managed to spend just over an hour here, but will definitely be back. Self-guided tour which is really interesting & great value fo...
Firstly let me say that Iona is a beautiful island & the large majority of locals are friendly and welcoming, however this was Not our experience at the abbey. Arriving at the ticket office we discov...
I last visited Iona in 1978, on a school camping trip! 45½ years later, I fulfilled my vow to return again someday. After a spectacular 58 mile drive south from Tobermory (where we were staying for ...
Its peace and serenity is only surpassed by its setting, Samuel Johnson in 1773 summed it up thus. " That man is little to be envied .... whose piety would not grow warm amidst the ruins of Iona.
It is worth visiting
It was a long day as we took a ferry to one island and then, drove across the island to get to another ferry. But it was worth it. I gave only four stars because of the long travel. We lucked out as w...
Fabulous place
Love the history behind this place & wow, what a location. We only managed to spend just over an hour here, but will definitely be back. Self-guided tour which is really interesting & great value fo...
Unwelcoming, unfriendly, decidedly un-Christian
Firstly let me say that Iona is a beautiful island & the large majority of locals are friendly and welcoming, however this was Not our experience at the abbey. Arriving at the ticket office we discov...
A return pilgrimage a mere 45½ years later
I last visited Iona in 1978, on a school camping trip! 45½ years later, I fulfilled my vow to return again someday. After a spectacular 58 mile drive south from Tobermory (where we were staying for ...
Serene
Its peace and serenity is only surpassed by its setting, Samuel Johnson in 1773 summed it up thus. " That man is little to be envied .... whose piety would not grow warm amidst the ruins of Iona.