St Columba Centre, Fionnphort (Scottish Highlands and Islands)
Visitor centre
Summary
- 13th century buildings (or older)
- Free admission
- Gift shop
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Food and Drinks
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Introduction
A modern interpretation centre focusing on the life and work of St Columba and the religious community he founded on Iona in AD 563.
Open 10.00 am to 5.00 pm (closed from 1pm to 2pm for lunch). The centre is open summer only, closing at the end of September.
History to the present day
Iona's place in history was secured when in 563 AD St. Columba arrived on its white sandy beaches with 12 followers, built his first Celtic church and established a monastic community.
Food and Drinks
Self service tea and coffee facilities.
Arrival information and how to find us
Address: , Scottish Highlands and Islands, , United Kingdom
Passenger ferry form Fionnphort on the Isle of Mull. Ferries to the Isle of Mull from Oban, Lochaline and Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan peninsular.
