TOBERMORY, ISLE OF MULL

Leaving Tobermory, our coach will take us on a scenic journey south to Salen, before branching off on the Western coastal road to Loch Scriain and on to Fionnphort. Here we board the ferry on foot to enjoy the short (ten minute) journey across to the tiny Isle of Iona.

Leaving Tobermory, our coach will take us on a scenic journey south to Salen, before branching off on the Western coastal road to Loch Scriain and on to Fionnphort. Here we board the ferry on foot to enjoy the short (ten minute) journey across to the tiny Isle of Iona. Iona has been the cradle of Scottish Christianity since St Columba landed here in 563AD. At just three miles long and never more than one and a half miles wide, Iona is a thin cut of land steeped in history and religion, and also the burial place of more than 60 Kings. The present abbey dates from medieval times and is open all year round to pilgrims who come from all over the world. After a guided walk around the abbey, we can enjoy some free time to explore the island and eat our lunch. We then return to the harbour and take the return ferry to Fionnphort, and retrace the route back to Tobermory. This tour involves approximately two and a half hours of walking on Iona. This will include paved and uneven surfaces, and will be slightly hilly. Passengers with limited mobility or wheelchair users may find it quite strenuous. We shall have approximately one and a half hours of free time on Iona. The coach journey will be approximately two hours each way – and there may not be air conditioning. A packed lunch will be provided by the ship.