The island was deforested by early humans ... these hardworking people were forcibly removed from their settlements on Rum (and much of Scotland) in the "Highland clearances".
RUM, a diamond-shaped island off the western coast of Scotland, is home to 40 people. Most of the island – 100 sq km of ...
the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness. A night sky above a copse of trees on Guirdil Bay on the Isle of Rum in Scotland.Credit... Supported by Photographs by Nicholas J.
The Isle of Rum draws a certain type of visitor. Those who come here aren’t looking for high-end restaurants and beachside amusements - or ...
Scotland is surrounded by islands with strikingly beautiful scenery, and this one has some of the darkest night skies in Europe. Perfect for stargazers!