Staffa Island lies about 10 Kilometres west of Iona. 

Its name means 'Stave' or 'Pillar Island' so called by the Vikings as the basalt columns reminded them of their houses built from vertically placed tree logs.

The Famous Fingals cave  was discovered by naturalist Sir Joseph Banks in 1772.

His visit was followed by that of many other prominent personalities throughout the next two centuries, including Queen Victoria and Felix Mendelssohn. The latter's Hebrides Overture brought further fame to the island, which was by then uninhabited. It is now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.

Its size and naturally arched roof, and the eerie sounds produced by the echoes of waves, give it the atmosphere of a cathedral.

The cave's Gaelic name, Uamh-Binn, means "cave of melody".  

 A womderful time to visit the Island is during the Puffin nesting season

you can get really close and watch the antics of these charming cheeky birds.

Boat trips are easily arranged from either Iona or Finnaphort. 

Discover Iona and Staffa on the same day.

We can easily reserve places for our guests and we recommend David Kirkpatrick www.staffatrips.co.uk