Iona is a small isle with areas of beautiful sand beach and areas with rocky outcroppings. Maybe it's because I'm a Pisces, but I always long to be near water, not necessarily in it, but on it and by it. The waters surrounding Iona have the deepest shades of aqua. On the north end of the isle is a section of beach with pure white sand. On the south end of the isle is St. Columba Bay with stronger waves and rolled stones and gravel. Near the ferry landing small boats are moored making for some of the most picturesque scenes of Iona. Even on a grey day the ocean presents an eerie beauty. At Martyrs Bay just south of the pub the sand is pure white. It's a beautiful spot. But, as the name implies, it has a not so pleasant side. In 806 Viking invaders massacred 68 monks at this site. Water has such power. Celtic religion believed water was a dwelling place for divinities. Of course we know of all the references to water's importance in Christianity. Water sustains life, it is abundant, yet some in this world must walk miles each day just to obtain a sustaining supply for a day.
The ferry landing harbor with Iona Abbey just a short way up the isle.
Sunny afternoon at the ferry landing
Pure white sand at Martyrs Bay
Water every shade of aqua and blue
On the north end beaches you'll find strange looking, colorful outcroppings and sheep grazing on the ocean's edge
Even a grey day makes for a beautiful Scottish scene
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All of your photos look wonderful! What a great looking trip!
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