The Isle of Rum is the real jewel of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, diamond in shape and diamond by nature. With amazing wildlife, an eccentric castle, walks to suit all levels, beautiful beaches and stunning scenery, our island has it all.

Adventures to Guirdil and Dibidil and up into the Rum Cuillin give more stunning views of the island and Small Isles, Outer Hebrides and over to Ben Nevis on the mainland. The Rum Cuillin is the summer home and breeding site for thousands of Manx Shearwaters, whose eerie call can be heard echoing around the hills late at night.

Despite only being a temporary residence, Kinloch Castle took three years to build, using Sandstone imported from the Isle of Arran and dozens of craftsmen. It was one of the first private residences in Scotland to have electricity supplied by a …

Are you looking to visit the Isle of Rum for a Day Trip? Then check out our list of the best things to do in one day: Sit back and watch the wildlife. Here on the Isle of Rum we have a spectacular aray of birds and wildlife that call our island home. Walk along the seashore around Loch Scresort and look out for seabirds, seals and otters.

At present, the Rum community comprises a small, yet vibrant group of diverse people with the shared vision of making the Isle of Rum a real jewel of the Hebrides; dynamic and ready to embrace the future.

Accommodation on Rum comes in different forms and hopefully there is something for everyone. From the luxury of Ivy Cottage Guest House with their amazing food, to the self-catering Bunkhouse and camping cabins and the Kinloch village campsite and even the wild remote bothies, there is something for every budget and everyone.

Rum can be split, broadly speaking, into three main geological regions; the Torridonian sandstones of the north and east, the western granites and the central igneous zone of the Rum Cuillin range.

Ivy Cottage Guest House. A family run guest house providing dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. With two spacious double rooms and en-suite bathrooms, Ivy Cottage boasts fantastic views across Loch Scresort and beyond to the Isle of Skye and the mainland.

This pocket-sized, flexi-back guide gives an overview of the geological evolution of the island of Rum and provides a comprehensive selection of excursions illustrating Rum's Paleocene igneous rocks. It gives advice on travelling to the island, accommodation, weather conditions - …

No, there are no access restrictions on Rum anymore so you can visit Rum and walk to any part of the island at any time of year. Notices of deer stalking are posted in the village so you will be aware of these activities and it is recommended that you do not get too close to rutting stags (around October).