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Romanesque chapel. Beyond rises the spiritual heart of the island - Iona Abbey (HS;
01681-700512; adult/child £5.50/3.30; 9.30am-5.30pm Apr-Sep, to 4.30pm Oct-Mar) . The spectacu-
lar nave, dominated by Romanesque and early Gothic vaults and columns, contains the
elaborate, white marble tombs of the 8th duke of Argyll and his wife. A door on the left
leads to the beautiful Gothic cloister, where medieval grave slabs sit alongside modern re-
ligious sculptures. A replica of the intricately carved St John's Cross stands just outside
the abbey - the massive 8th-century original is in the Infirmary Museum (around the far
side of the abbey) along with many other fine examples of early Christian and medieval
carved stones .
Continue past the abbey and look for a footpath on the left signposted Dun I (dun-ee).
An easy walk of about 15 to 20 minutes leads to the highest point on Iona, with fantastic
views in all directions.
Boat Trips
ALTERNATIVE BOAT HIRE
( 01681-700537; www.boattripsiona.com ; Mon-Thu Apr-Oct) Offers cruises in a traditional
wooden sailing boat for fishing, birdwatching, picnicking or just drifting along and admir-
ing the scenery. Three-hour afternoon trips cost £20/9 per adult/child; on Wednesday
there's a full day cruise (10am to 5pm, £40/18). Booking essential.
| Boat Tours
MV IOLAIRE
( 01681-700358; www.stafatrips.co.uk ) Three-hour boat trips to Staffa (adult/child £25/10),
departing Iona pier at 9.45am and 1.45pm, and from Fionnphort at 10am and 2pm, with
one hour ashore on Staffa.
| Island Tours
MV VOLANTE
( 01681-700362; www.volanteiona.com ; Jun-Oct) Four-hour sea-angling trips (£50 per per-
son including tackle and bait), as well as 1½-hour round-the-island wildlife cruises (adult/
child £15/8) and 3½-hour whale-watching trips (per person £40).
| Wildlife & Fishing Tours
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