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Iona

Island off the west coast of Scotland, UK

PlaceislandQ610

Also known as Isle of Iona

Country: United Kingdom(since 1707)
, Kingdom of Scotland(1266–1707)
, Dál Riata(until 0950)
+1 more
Located in: Argyll and Bute
, Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon
Area: 877 ha
Population: 177(2011)
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Sources
1.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/statistical-bulletins
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, 125(2001)
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Sources
1.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/documents/censusresults/release1c/rel1c2sb.pdf
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Located in/on physical feature: Inner Hebrides

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia · Read full article · Text CC BY-SA 4.0

Iona is an island in the Inner Hebrides, off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island. Iona Abbey was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for three centuries, and is today known for its relative tranquillity and natural environment as well as for its importance to pilgrims. It is a tourist destination and a place for spiritual retreats. Its modern Scottish Gaelic name means "Iona of (Saint) Columba".

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Part of: Inner Hebrides
Located in or next to body of water: Sea of the Hebrides
Category for people buried here: Category:Burials in Iona
Native label: Iona
Historic county: Argyll

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33 identifiers linking Iona across the web's reference databases

56.3300, -6.4100OpenStreetMap ↗

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