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Visit Iona Abbey, an important Christian pilgrimage site, and learn about its history
See an impressive collection of over 180 medieval carved stones and crosses
Discover how St Columba brought Christianity to Scotland
In the footsteps of Christianity
Enjoy a visit to Iona Abbey, the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. Learn how this came about with St Columba’s arrival in CE 563 and the founding of the abbey. Today, Iona remains a place of pilgrimage and spirituality. Visit the cloisters, the impressive collection of over 180 medieval carved stones and crosses, and the graveyard, where many early Scottish, Irish and French kings are buried.
Practical information
Language: English.
Remarks/requirements: Appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Walking information: Gentle uphill to the Abbey, approximately 0.25 miles.
Wheelchair accessible: No.
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