Iona Abbey is an abbey located on the island of Iona, just off the Isle of Mull on the West Coast of Scotland.
Iona Abbey
Iona Abbey
Book of Kells: This page (folio 292r) contains the lavishly decorated text that opens the Gospel of John
View of the Abbey remains in the late 19th century, showing the Church and claustral buildings as roofless ruins.
Iona is an island in the Inner Hebrides, off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island. Iona Abbey was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for three centuries and is today known for its relative tranquility and natural environment. It is a tourist destination and a place for spiritual retreats. Its modern Scottish Gaelic name means "Iona of (Saint) Columba".
The Abbey as seen from the sea
The Bay at the Back of the Ocean
The Book of Kells – Gospel of John
Panoramic view