Isle of Rum, Visitor & Tourism Guide
Part of The Small Isles
Off the north west coast of Scotland in the unitary authority of Highland. Part of The Small Isles and Inner Hebrides.
A short boat trip south west of the much larger Isle of Skye.
The main settlement is Kinloch.
Kinloch Castle
Holiday home to a wealthy industrialist, Kinloch Castle is a mix of Highland & Islands charm and what was, for the time, cutting edge technology. Central heating, power showers and even an organ commissioned by Queen Victoria that’s tucked away under the stairs.
Getting to Rum
When we researched Rum, we took a boat from Elgol. The views back to The Cuillin of Skye are exceptional.
Deer
Book a boat that explores the Rum coastline to see the deer that appear on the BBC programme ‘Autumnwatch'. The area around Kilmory Beach is great for this.
Midges
If visiting in late summer, as we did, prepare for midges.
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Located in Isle of Rum, The Highlands & Islands, Scotland Less than a mile away. Built by the wealthy industrialist George Bullough. Kinlock Castle was finished in 1900 and used for two months each year as a holiday home for Bullough's friends including Dukes, bankers and other leading business figur... |
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Located in Isle of Rum, The Highlands & Islands, Scotland Approximately 3.9 miles away. Well known as a location on the BBC's Autumnwatch. Kilmory Beach on the Isle of Rum is home to dozens of deer. Boat trips take visitors around the island and stop by the beach... |
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Located in Isle of Skye, The Highlands & Islands, Scotland Approximately 11.3 miles away. Popular tourist attraction on the Isle of Skye and Isle of Rum. A rigid hull inflatable boat. Extraordinary views of The Cuillin (Black). Based in Elgol... |
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