Fionnphort, a small community on Isle of Mull which is a staging post to reach Iona
This evening, I am posting information on the small harbour village of Fionnphort which is located on the S.W. tip of the Isle of Mull which in turn is a large island off Scotland’s West coast. Fionnphort translates from Gaelic as ‘fair’ or ‘holy’ port which is apposite because a short distance across the water is Iona on which St. Columba founded a monastery and such has a long Christian tradition dating back 1500 years. Despite its tiny size, Fionnphort handles tens of thousands of visitors each year who pass through on the way to/from Iona. More information as follows: To reach Fionnphort entails a 35 mile/one hour drive from Craignure. Route mainly comprises a single track road which passes through stunning scenery and a couple of small villages. Along the route it is common to encounter sheep and cattle (including Highland Cows) wandering along the road. The ferry trip to Iona takes about ten minutes. Mot...