๐Ÿด Scotland ยท Inner Hebrides

Culture & discovery
Mull and Iona

Fifteen centuries of history, from abbey to castle

Discover other cultural venues

โš ๏ธ Timetables, opening hours, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, venues or local authorities). Before every trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.

โ›ชAbbey and castle2 places
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Iona Abbey and Nunnery
Iona ยท 10 min from the ferry

Christian site founded by Saint Columba in 563. Abbey church still in use, Augustinian nunnery and carved crosses, run by Historic Environment Scotland.

Religious heritageOnline tickets
๐ŸŒOfficial websitehistoricenvironment.scotโ†’
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Duart Castle
Near Craignure ยท Duart Point

Seat of Clan Maclean for more than 700 years, overlooking the Sound of Mull. Tea room using produce from the walled garden, plus a shop.

Clan castleTea room
๐ŸŒOfficial websiteduartcastle.comโ†’
๐ŸŒŠMuseum and natural site2 places
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Mull Museum
Tobermory ยท Main Street

Small, independent and accredited museum run by volunteers, covering the island's history. Free entry, open March to late October.

Free entryLocal history
๐ŸŒOfficial websitemullmuseum.org.ukโ†’
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Staffa National Nature Reserve
Off Iona and Ulva ยท by boat

Islet of basalt columns cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Fingal's Cave, which inspired Mendelssohn, and puffins in summer. Free access.

GeologyNature reserve
๐ŸŒOfficial websitents.org.ukโ†’