Isle Of Iona
Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the Ross of Mull on the western coastline of Scotland. It is generally known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island. Iona Abbey was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for 3 centuries as well as is today known for its relative peace and natural surroundings. It is a visitor destination as well as an area for spiritual retreats. Its modern Scottish Gaelic name suggests "Iona of (Saint) Columba" (previously anglicised "Icolmkill"). The island, other than the land possessed by the Iona Cathedral Trust, was bought from the Duke of Argyll by Hugh Fraser in 1979 and donated to the National Trust for Scotland. In 2001 Iona's population was 125 and by the time of the 2011 census this had actually expanded to 177 normal residents.