Iona Abbey and Nunnery

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Iona Abbey and Nunnery
Isle of Iona
Argyll
PA76 6SQ

National Grid reference: NM 286 245

Telephone: 01681 700 512

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Iona is reached by public ferry from Fionnphort, Mull. The crossing takes 5 minutes and the walk to Iona Abbey about 10 minutes.

Access to the monument is through the main gate only.

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Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Mon to Sat, 9.30am to 5.30pm; Sun, 12.30pm to 5.30pm (last entry 5pm)

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Mon to Sat, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm), also on 6, 13 & 20 October

The abbey may close at short notice due to weather disruption to the ferry service

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