Iona Ireland Awaits

Why is Iona called Iona?

There's nowhere on Scotland quite like the Isle of Iona, known as the birthplace of Scottish Christianity. It's a special place with a peaceful feeling, beautiful beaches and crammed full of history St Columba established his church here in 563AD to spread Christianity to the Northern Picts. After his death, this holy island only grew in importance, with 60 Kings laid to rest in the Reilig Odhran including some famous names like Macbeth! It was a place of art, culture and learning, but unfortuna