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Isle of Rum.

Where to go, eat and stay, and the days between.

The guide.

Welcome to Hidden Scotland’s guide to the Isle of Rùm, the diamond-shaped jewel of the Small Isles.

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The story

Overview, History, Areas and more

The story.

The written parts of the guide, each on its own page
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History

Rùm has been inhabited for over 8,000 years, but its modern history is a story of dramatic upheaval and extravagance.

1 minute
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Areas

Rùm is an island of two distinct characters: the small, inhabited pocket around Kinloch Bay, and the vast, wild interior and coastline that makes up the National Nature Reserve.

2 minutes
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Getting around

Getting there The Isle of Rùm is served by the Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) ferry from Mallaig on the mainland.

2 minutes
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Tell us when you are coming and who with. We build your days round where you sleep, from the places on this page, with the drives worked out. Print it and take it in the car.

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