Iona Abbey and Nunnery

Iona is reached by public ferry from Fionnphort, Mull. The crossing takes 5 minutes and the walk to Iona Abbey about 10 minutes. The abbey may close at short notice due to disruption to the ferry service.

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Journey Planners

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Carers' tickets

Visitors with disabilities are charged standard admission rates (adult/concession/child). Proof of disability is not required. Up to two accompanying carers receive free entry per transaction.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.

Parking

Cars can go onto Iona only with a permit from the local authority office in Oban. Blue Badge holders can take vehicles on the public ferry, but parking on the island is very limited.

Approach to site

The abbey is a 600m walk uphill from the ferry pier, along a single-track road.

A taxi service is available and can carry folded wheelchairs. Telephone: 07810 325 990.

What to expect at the site

A gravel driveway runs from the ticket office to the buildings. Step free access to the Abbey Church nave is via the cloister entrance. Once inside, the crossing has two steps from the nave and there are further steps to proceed to the east end of the Church.

Access to the shop is via a narrow, ramped doorway. You can then return to the main gate via the gravel driveway.

Toilets

There are no toilets on site. The nearest toilets are at the Iona Community shop just north of our ticket office.

Iona Abbey on Euan's Guide

• Shop
• Guided or audio tours available
• Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
• Available to hire for weddings and events
• Accessible by public transport