Iona Abbey Winter Postcard – Isle of Mull Landscape

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Iona Abbey Winter Postcard – Isle of Mull Landscape

A serene winter view of Iona Abbey under snow, this postcard captures the quiet beauty of Scotland’s sacred island, steeped in Celtic and Christian heritage.

Measurements: approx. 6 x 4 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Beneath a veil of soft winter snow, Iona Abbey stands dignified against the icy blue of the Atlantic, surrounded by scattered cottages and windswept fields. This postcard presents a tranquil, near-timeless portrait of one of the most spiritually resonant sites in the British Isles — where ancient stones meet seascape stillness.

Published by Islands Picture Library, Tioram, Isle of Mull, as part of the Island Series, the card is titled Iona winter landscape. While undated, the photographic style and handwritten message suggest a late 20th-century production. The photograph honours Iona’s enduring significance as a cradle of early Christianity, once home to St Columba’s monastic community and still a place of pilgrimage and reflection.

This scene invites collectors to appreciate both the historical gravity and natural solitude of the Hebridean islands. To own this postcard is to hold a small but potent image of spiritual continuity, landscape heritage, and the peaceful rhythms of Scottish island life.

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