Sites
to See
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| Location: |
Off the A849 Road. OS Map 48: NM
287245 |
| Town: |
Island of Iona, Argyll |
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| Facilities: |
Cafe, Gifts, Toilets |
| Notes: |
No Cars on Iona |
| Entry Fee: |
Yes |
| Open: |
All Year |
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Iona is
Scotland's holiest shrine. Although the present Abbey and Nunnery date from Medieval
times, it was here in the year 563 that St Columba founded the first monastery, bringing
Christianity to Scotland. Many Scots kings are buried in the graveyard. |
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