Coastal cabins in Rum National Nature Reserve

The island of Rùm is home to a vast array of wildlife and a beautiful setting for outdoor adventure.

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Rum National Nature Reserve

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2 top coastal cabins sites in Rum National Nature Reserve

Sanday Cabin

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Sandy, Scotland

The Sanday Cabin is an open plan space with a lovely French style double bed (separate toilet / shower room) that sits at the top of a croft on the Isle of Sanday, right next door to Canna. The cabin has views out over the bay of Canna harbour to the Cuillins of Skye and across to the Isle of Rum. You can even see the famous Sanday Puffin Stacks from the cabin and take a stroll along the Puffin Trail. The cabin has its own decking area and a wooden fenced garden area - so you can enjoy looking at cows without them getting too close! Fully equipped kitchen, all linen towels provided and luggage transport provided.

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The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute

2 units · Glamping8 acres · Scotland

Our Huts are located within the Moss Wood area of Bute Forest - a mixed birch and alder wood that extends up the hillside to the west of the A886 that connects the Rhubodach Ferry to Port Bannatyne and Rothesay. Moss Wood has a range of facilities. Park on the shore-side where the coast can be enjoyed or at the main entrance, and take a walk up through Moss Wood along the Poetry Trail. A steep walk in places, the Poetry Trail is a loop punctuated with places to stop and read, to stop and think. Read nature poetry from throughout the ages, stop at the Blether Stane, or taking the spur to the Viewing Point back south across the Kyles. Moss Wood connects to the West Island Way – take the Poetry Trail and the spur to the Viewing Point – and then take the Stag’s Trod further up (steeply) till you reach the West Island Way. From there, head south towards Port Bannatyne or north along the boundary of the Community Forest. From the viewing point, you can also explore interesting heritage features such as the old WW2 bunker, kayak shelter, Balnakailly settlement, and the SSSI oak woodland.

Coastal cabins in Rum National Nature Reserve guide

Overview

One of the Small Isles, in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, the entire island of Rùm is a national nature reserve. The island is home to extinct volcanoes, rugged mountains, beautiful beaches, soaring sea cliffs, misty glens and plentiful wildlife that includes one of the world’s largest colonies of Manx shearwater. You can explore Kinloch Castle, join a guided wildlife walk, hike along a nature trail, kayak along the coast, spot otters and seals along the shores of Loch Scresort, or climb the mountain ridges of the Cuillin Peaks. On Loch Scresort, Kinloch Village Campsite is a basic campsite run by the Isle of Rum Community Trust. There are also cabins on the island, as well as a couple of bothies.

When to go

Spring and summer are the best seasons to visit for enjoying long daylight hours; your best chance of good weather, and spotting wildlife, from birds of prey including golden eagles, white-tailed eagles and merlin soaring overhead to Manx shearwater rafting offshore.Summer is an especially good time to see red deer in their summer coats. Fall is also a good option: the landscape is ablaze with rich colors and you can see the spectacle of rutting red deer.

Know before you go

Wild camping is permitted as long as you adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. If you plan to stay in a bothy, check the bothy code in advance.
The weather conditions can change dramatically. Be sure to bring warm, wet-weather gear and sturdy footwear.
Roads are unpaved and only locals are permitted to bring cars onto the island. Expect to walk almost everywhere. Hiring a bicycle is possible, but pedaling along the rough and steep tracks is not for the fainthearted.
There is no restaurant on the island, and the village shop sells a limited selection of groceries. It’s a good idea to bring at least some supplies with you.