An extended stay on the Isle of Muck - one family share their experience.

A favourite walk from each of the Small Isles (Eigg, Muck, Canna, Rum)

Experience island living for a season.

Developing a strong sustainable approach to tourism is just one strand of an overall approach to a greener way of living on the Small...

What to do with one day on any of the Small Isles - Eigg, Muck, Canna & Rum.

Food and drink is a core part of the visitor experience on the Small Isles. With such a fantastic natural larder, we are really keen to...

Have you ever taken a night swim under a twinkling sky and watched shooting stars overhead as you warm up by the bonfire? It's a...

This year, September arrived with a glorious burst of good weather. We made the most of the warm days ahead of the winter months. Both...

The Small Isles have long been a hub of creativity - inspiring artists, makers and creators, many of whom have established roots here and...

The Small Isles are an archipelago of islands in the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. Although closely situated, the 4...

Bunking or hostelling as it is sometimes known, is very much part of our sustainable tourism approach on the Small Isles. Each of the...

Linger Longer on the Small Isles. Travel guide to Eigg and Muck This trip covers the vibrant Isle of Eigg and its relaxed neighbour Muck....

The Small Isles are a haven for wildlife. Largely undisturbed by humans, wildlife has been allowed to flourish. During the summer months,...

Tourism on the Small Isles has a seasonal push and surge. Starting in April, visitor numbers grow, peaking in July and August, before...

Think of a place that you can only get to by boat. Where the skies are filled with seabirds and there is a variety of landscapes - from...

Linger Longer on the Small Isles - Travel Guide to Rum and Canna This trip covers the beautiful islands of Rum and Canna. Both quite distinct in character, appearance and size - a two week trip allows time to fully appreciate and experience both these isles and everything they have to offer. Our itineraries are not meant as tick lists. We’ve included some highlights here but we encourage building in time for both ‘doing and being’ allowing for days of activities and days t

Winter is not usually a time when visitors think of visiting the islands but the Small Isles have so much to offer through winter. Read...

The Small Isles comprise 4 main islands - Canna, Eigg, Muck and Rum - which lie just south of Skye off the west coast of Scotland. The islands are accessed by boat or ferry from the mainland with a year round service available from Mallaig and summer sailings available from Arisaig (to Eigg, Muck and Rum) and Elgol, Isle of Skye (to Canna, Rum and Eigg). Mallaig Caledonian MacBrayne operates a year round service to the Small Isles from Mallaig. The ferry does not visit ever

Here in the Small Isles, we are passionate advocates of a more sustainable way of living and this approach naturally extends towards tourism on the isles. We want to promote a more sustainable way of travelling. Instead of tick lists and trying to pack everything into one short trip, we want to encourage a different, more impactful travel experience that benefits both the visitor and the communities they are visiting. In which visitors are inspired to become ‘temporary local

What you need to know before planning a trip to the Small Isles.