Iona is an island located in the Inner Hebrides, situated off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. The island's modern Scottish Gaelic name translates to "Iona of (Saint) Columba."
The island is primarily known for Iona Abbey, which served as a center of Gaelic monasticism for three centuries. While there are other buildings on the island, it remains a prominent tourist destination and a popular site for spiritual retreats due to its natural environment and relative tranquility.