abbey

One of Scotland 's most historic and venerated sites, lona Abbey is a celebrated Christian centre and the burial place of early Scottish kings. 
The Abbey and Nunnery grounds house one of the most comprehensive collections of Christian carved stones in Scotland, ranging in age from 600AD to the 1600s.

Eight hundred years later the island's significance was reaffirmed when the Abbey buildings were restored and an active community again took up residence.

Visitors can tour the Abbey, including Torr an Aba - the site of St Columba's writing cell - which provides a view over the Abbey; St Columba's Shrine; the Abbey church and cloisters. To the north-east of the Abbey is the Michael Chapel and the Infirmary Museum where a magnificent collection of carved stones is on view. 

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