What was the biggest tragedy of Iona?
What was the biggest tragedy of Iona? On 13 December 1998 five men were crossing the Sound of Iona, on the west coast of Scotland, in a small dinghy with outboard engine. The dinghy pitched into a wave, capsized and threw all five occupants into the sea.
Why did the Vikings invade Iona?
Medieval monasteries and abbeys were frequently the target of Viking raids because they were wealthy landowners, and stored vast amounts of gold and other precious materials. Vikings plundered abbeys, like Iona Abbey, for riches, food, and even their holy texts?which were, at the time, often inscribed with gold leaf.
Does anyone live on Iona?
Iona is a small, fertile, crofting island, currently inhabited by around 130 people. The island is farmed largely by traditional methods. The National Trust for Scotland works in partnership with its tenant farmers to ensure that rare species, such as the corncrake, are conserved.
What is Iona famous for?
Iona is a holy isle and has been described as the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland. St Columba and 12 companions came here from Ireland in AD 563. The monastery they founded was one of the most important and influential in the British Isles.
Who lives on Iona?
Iona is a small, fertile, crofting island, currently inhabited by around 130 people. The island is farmed largely by traditional methods. The National Trust for Scotland works in partnership with its tenant farmers to ensure that rare species, such as the corncrake, are conserved.
Can you stay on the island of Iona?
Accommodation choices are many and varied on the island, catering for all tastes and budgets. You can choose the campsite, or try one of the family run B&Bs, or perhaps one of the island's two hotels. There are also several self-catering houses on the island.