Guidebook for Fionnphort
Sightseeing
Iona Abbey was originally founded by St. Columba in 563, bringing Christianity to Scotland. The Abbey is a busy working centre with a lot of history on show.
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Iona Abbey and Nunnery
Iona Abbey was originally founded by St. Columba in 563, bringing Christianity to Scotland. The Abbey is a busy working centre with a lot of history on show.
Essentials
The Ferry Shop
Parks & Nature
Take a boat trip to Staffa to see spectacular Fingal's Cave, made of columnar basalt. Mendellsohn wrote the Hebrides Overture after being inspired by the cave. See puffins nesting from late May to end of July.
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Fingal's Cave
Take a boat trip to Staffa to see spectacular Fingal's Cave, made of columnar basalt. Mendellsohn wrote the Hebrides Overture after being inspired by the cave. See puffins nesting from late May to end of July.
Food Scene
it's the first stop for a good evening meal. They serve between 6 and 8.30pm so get in early to avoid a long wait! Music night is Thursday.
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The Keel Row
it's the first stop for a good evening meal. They serve between 6 and 8.30pm so get in early to avoid a long wait! Music night is Thursday.
Shopping
This working silversmith and jewellery shop is also an art gallery. Handmade by local craftswomen, the jewellery is unique and beautiful. They also sell hand finished designs by Alexander Ritchie, Iona silversmith from early 20th century, whose work was inspired by celtic art and design.
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This working silversmith and jewellery shop is also an art gallery. Handmade by local craftswomen, the jewellery is unique and beautiful. They also sell hand finished designs by Alexander Ritchie, Iona silversmith from early 20th century, whose work was inspired by celtic art and design.