Today we traveled from Oban to Iona via Mull. This required a ferry from Oban to the island of Mull, a bus across Mull, then another ferry from Mull to the island of Iona. Beautiful scenery all day. [note: all details are from Rick Steves' Scotland guide book]
These photos are from the first ferry ride.
These photos are on Mull.
This is on the ferry from Mull to Iona.
The island of Iona, just 3 miles by 1.5 miles, is famous as the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. The Iona Abbey was founded in 563. The Book of Kells, perhaps the finest piece of art from “Dark Ages” Europe, was probably made on Iona in the eighth century. The island was so important that it was the legendary burial place for ancient Scottish clan chieftains and kings (including Macbeth, of Shakespeare fame) and even some Scandinavian monarchs.
This photo shows the ruins of the nunnery which was built near the abbey.
I love these little plants growing on the walls.
This is St. Oran’s Chapel in the graveyard of the Iona Abbey. This chapel is the oldest church building on the island. Inside are a few grave slabs carved in the distinctive Iona School style, which was developed by local stone-carvers in the 14th century.
Our Iona visit is continued in my next post.
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