In fact, two of the most popular attractions — St. Oran's Chapel and the Abbey Museum — are less than a 10-minute walk from the Iona Village Hall in Baile Mòr. Read more: 12 Most Underrated ...

This describes the lighting situation in Iona Abbey on the wee isle off the west coast of Scotland. You could say I was following in the footsteps of St. Columba but about 1,400 years too late.

Meanwhile, the most famous and historic building on the island is Iona Abbey. Among the oldest Christian centres in Europe, it is often considered to be Scotland's birthplace of Christianity.

Port Ban Beach and St Columba's Bay are just some of the extraordinary beaches around the island, while the 6th century Iona Abbey and Nunnery is its most famous landmark. Meanwhile, the Isle of ...

Iona's fame began in 563 AD when Columba, with thirteen followers, landed at the south end of the island, at St Columba's Bay, to establish a monastery. The Adobe Flash player and Javascript are ...

Claire McCollum visits the beautiful and remote Scottish island of Iona and meets HRH The Princess Royal to hear of her interest in the buildings of Iona Abbey. ABC iview Home Watch all your favourite ...