Iona Abbey and Nunnery

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During the winter, tickets for Iona Abbey can be purchased on site only. There is no need to pre-book. 

Standard Admission Tickets

  • Standard admission tickets
  • Historic Scotland Members
  • Explorer Pass ticket holder 
  • Carers tickets
Standard Admission Tickets

Partner Organisation Tickets

  • English Heritage
  • Cadw
  • Manx Members
  • Young Scot
  • STGA
  • SITOA card holders 
Partner Organisation Tickets

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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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