Events

An exploration and experience of hope from different dimensions - theology, spiritual, relational, community, worship.

An interactive week exploring creative, participative and playful ways to worship, led by the Wild Goose Resource Group, Jo Love, Iain McLarty and Jane Bentley.

Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.

Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life and enjoy the rugged beauty of Iona.

Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.

A special week for Members of the Iona Community to gather together on the Isle of Iona. Note this week is only open to Members.

Explore faith, justice, and community through creativity, conversation, and connection at Iona Abbey. (YouthFest is for groups of 14 - 17 year olds).

We warmly welcome families of all shapes and sizes to gather at Iona Abbey for a week of fun, creativity, and adventure on our beautiful island.

Singing Week with Lim Swee-Hong 林瑞峰 and the Wild Goose Resource Group’s Iain McLarty and Jane Bentley.

Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.

Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.

Join us for a week of late summer invention and creation. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy readings, workshops, music, poetry, art and storytelling. Come to celebrate, learn, and explore, surrounded by Iona’s stunning natural beauty.

Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.

Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.

Explore how we can draw on our faith resources to navigate the unique personal and political challenges of the 2020s. With John Bell.

Alastair McIntosh, renowned environmental activist and writer, will lead this week exploring how Celtic spirituality can inspire both imaginative reflection and practical action.

Join our Festival of Writing and Storytelling. Explore various creative processes, develop your literary skills, and enjoy fireside readings and storytelling. For writers and story enthusiasts of all ages.

In an era of political polarisation and growing extremism, this week will be an opportunity to explore how we can engage well with politics in pursuit of justice and peace.

Curious about contemplation? Experienced in the practice? We invite you to join us for this special week of contemplation in community with experienced facilitator, Stephen Wright.

Come and help us prepare Iona Abbey Centre for a rest, at the end of the 2026 season. This week is for energetic people who don’t mind getting their hands dirty. This week is available at a discounted rate.

Join Quaker, and Iona Community Leader Ruth Harvey, for some days of gentle, stilling contemplative practices in the beauty of an Iona winter.

Join the Iona Abbey Work Week and help prepare the Abbey for the season ahead. A week of practical work, worship, community and shared purpose.

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat in the UK, a reflective retreat, or simply time away, this week gives you space to pause, breathe and reconnect in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland.

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat in the UK, a reflective retreat, or simply time away, this week gives you space to pause, breathe and reconnect in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland.

Journey through Holy Week and celebrate Easter on Iona. A week of worship, reflection and community at Iona Abbey.

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat in the UK, a reflective retreat, or simply time away, this week gives you space to pause, breathe and reconnect in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland.

Explore movement, justice and community through dance, reflection and conversation at Iona Abbey. No dance experience needed.

Explore ancient stories which speak into the age we live in and the faith we share with John Bell. Bookings for this week are currently on hold; please keep a look out on the website for updates.

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat in the UK, a reflective retreat, or simply time away, this week gives you space to pause, breathe and reconnect in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland.

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat in the UK, a reflective retreat, or simply time away, this week gives you space to pause, breathe and reconnect in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland.

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat in the UK, a reflective retreat, or simply time away, this week gives you space to pause, breathe and reconnect in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland.

Explore prayer through breath, movement and reflection at Iona Abbey. A thoughtful Christian retreat for spiritual growth and renewal.

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat in the UK, a reflective retreat, or simply time away, this week gives you space to pause, breathe and reconnect in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland.

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat in the UK, a reflective retreat, or simply time away, this week gives you space to pause, breathe and reconnect in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland.

Please note, this Time and Space week is already fully booked through a partner organisation – more information soon.

Explore, with Simon de Voil, the life and legacy of Saint Columba through reflection, sacred music, discussion and contemplative practice on Iona.

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat in the UK, a reflective retreat, or simply time away, this week gives you space to pause, breathe and reconnect in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland.

Explore how we respond to suffering, injustice and the climate crisis through reflection, creativity, community and spiritual practice.

Discover birds, plants and wildlife on Iona while exploring ecology and spirituality through observation, story and reflection.

An interactive week exploring creative, participative and playful ways to worship, led by the Wild Goose Resource Group, Jo Love, Iain McLarty and Jane Bentley.

Are you looking for a summer adventure unlike any other? Then join us for YouthFest on the Isle of Iona!

A special week for Members of the Iona Community to gather together on the Isle of Iona. Note this week is only open to Members.

We warmly welcome families of all shapes and sizes to gather at Iona Abbey for a week of fun, creativity, and adventure on our beautiful island.

Singing Week 2027 with the Wild Goose Resource Group’s Iain McLarty and Jane Bentley.

Join us for a week of connection and creativity as we explore how to find hope and build change as young adults. Open to anyone aged 18-35.

Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.

The UNESCO Chair for Refugee Integration team is coming to Iona to share practices from around the world to sustain and cultivate joy as resistance and as justice. Join us as we work with resources that offer sanctuary and illumination in the darkness.

Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.

Join us as we explore ancient and new practices to connect with ourselves, with each other and with the world, in the beautiful and inspiring Iona landscape.

In a world often dominated by rigid rules and narrow categories, come and join us for a week that celebrates humanity in all its variety, diversity and colour – a week full of Queer Joy!