
What is recorded here
The Sound of Iona is a strait separating the Isle of Iona from the mainland of Scotland, characterized by basaltic and metamorphic rock formations. These rocks are part of the Dalradian Supergroup, dating back to the Neoproterozoic to early Paleozoic era (approximately 800 to 500 million years old), and were formed through regional metamorphism and igneous activity associated with ancient mountain-building events. The area is notable for its geological link to the Caledonian Orogeny and its proximity to historically and culturally significant sites on Iona.
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Places near here
Port nam MairtirBay · 505 yd
Iona, Baile Mor, JettyJetty (post Medieval), Pier (post Medieval) · 569 yd
St Ronan's BayBay · 572 yd
Iona, Free ChurchChurch (19th Century) - (20th Century), House (20th Century) · 588 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 594 yd
Iona, NunneryCross (early Medieval), Cross Slab(s) (early Medieval) · 743 yd
Iona, Iona NunnerySheela Na Gig (medieval) · 747 yd
Iona AbbeyNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 919 yd
Iona, SligneachNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 979 yd
Eilean na FreingIslet · 1055 yd
Tràigh MhòrBeach / strand · 1258 yd
Liath EileanIslet · 1393 ydOther information
Photo: Dave Logan · CC BY-SA 2.0