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The islands of Canna, Eigg, Muck and Rum lie just south of the Isle of Skye, sitting between the west coast Scottish mainland and the Western Isles. Each island has an abundance of wildlife, rich heritage and incredible landscapes but, while they are close together, each island feels very different. One thing they have in common is they each generate their own electricity from renewable sources.
Visiting the Small Isles in September
Visiting the Small Isles in September offers the chance to embrace simplicity and nature’s rhythms. The summer crowds have mostly...
Sep 2, 20242 min read
Top 9 things to do on the Isle of Muck
Visit beautiful Gallanach Beach. Enjoy a picnic or a swim. Look out for interesting bird life while you are there; Gannets give great...
Jun 30, 20242 min read
Meet the Locals - Sandy Mathers. Sustainable Fishing off the west coast of Scotland
A Seafaring Legacy Meet Sandy. His days start early. As well as fishing, he has to fit in working the croft and meeting the ferry at the...
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Summer Events on the Small Isles
Summer Events on the Small Isles
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Muck
A guide to the Isle of Muck.
Mar 31, 20234 min read
An extended stay on the Isle of Muck
An extended stay on the Isle of Muck - one family share their experience.
Feb 19, 20235 min read
A day trip to Eigg, Muck, Canna or Rum
What to do with one day on any of the Small Isles - Eigg, Muck, Canna & Rum.
Nov 5, 20224 min read
Food and Drink on the Small Isles
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...
Oct 25, 20223 min read
10 Ideas For Family Adventures on the Small Isles
The Small Isles are an archipelago of islands in the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. Although closely situated, the 4...
Aug 25, 20223 min read
Eigg & Muck Travel Guide
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....
Jul 14, 20229 min read
Puffin Spotting on the Small Isles
The Small Isles are a haven for wildlife. Largely undisturbed by humans, wildlife has been allowed to flourish. During the summer months,...
Jul 14, 20222 min read
When is best to Visit the Small Isles?
Tourism on the Small Isles has a seasonal push and surge. Starting in April, visitor numbers grow, peaking in July and August, before...
Jul 4, 20223 min read
Photographing the Small Isles
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...
Jul 4, 20221 min read
The Small Isles - Our Seasonal Year Winter
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...
May 24, 20223 min read
Travel to the Small Isles
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
May 24, 20225 min read
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