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The Place
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Welcome to Staffa House! Situated in the heart of Fionnphort, conveniently only 5 minutes walk from the jetty,
this is an excellent starting point for trips to Iona, Staffa and the Treshnish Islands.
Fionnphort was historically a
fishing village offering pilgrims access to Iona, more recently it became known for the red granite quarried
nearby which was highly prized for its density and hardness.
Nowadays, Fionnphort still has a small fishing industry,
noted principally for shellfish. It is home to a museum about St Columba and is becoming increasingly popular for wildlife
watchers on the look-out for sea eagles, otters, or further out to sea, dolphins, porpoises, minke whales and basking sharks.
Walkers based at Fionnphort are spoilt for choice – fine coastal walks, quiet sandy beaches, unfrequented nature reserves,
rugged hills and mountains, peaceful tracks to deserted villages……. Historians too will find plenty to absorb them, not to
mention geologists, botanists and bird-watchers!
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The People
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Ali Holmes
Ali is a qualified chef with 20 years professional experience. She is passionate about using fresh produce,
where possible from local and organic sources. For her, quality of food, presentation and service are of the utmost
importance.
She brings to Staffa House creative ideas about food and hospitality, underpinned by strong ethical beliefs.
Ali loves life on the West coast of Scotland, having worked previously for the Iona Community.
In her spare time she enjoys hill-walking, exploring the Ross of Mull and gardening.
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Gillian Cummins
Gillian is a professional musician and has worked widely in schools, colleges, nurseries and with private
students. More recently she has worked as resident musician at Iona Abbey.
She greatly enjoys engaging with different people, offering them welcome, acceptance and hospitality.
An enthusiastic supporter of the Fairtrade movement, Gillian shares Ali's concern for ethical trading.
She loves Scottish dancing, ceilidhs, singing, walking, cycling and yoga.
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