Iona and Staffa
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Iona is a sparkling island of white sand beaches with an active crofting community. Visitors come in their hundreds daily in summer to visit the famous restored abbey (avoid 10am–4pm for a chance of peace). It was here that Columba came in 563 to establish a missionary centre (see St Columba Founds a Monastery on Iona) . Staffa contains Scotland’s greatest natural wonder: Fingal’s Cave, formed by thousands of basalt “organ pipes”, which inspired Mendelssohn to compose his famous Hebrides Overture .
Practical Information
Boats for Staffa leave from Fionnphort Tourist Info:(08707) 200630
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