Isle of Rum13 Jan 2026Europe's largest skate recovers in Scottish watersResearch by Heriot-Watt University suggests that flapper skate numbers are on the increase.13 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Rare sighting of Orca group's last survivors off west coast of ScotlandThe bull orcas called John Coe and Aquarius were spotted together during a sea life survey.19 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Ferry disruption compensation scheme extendedScottish ministers are including more Hebridean islands in the scheme after public feedback.8 Dec 202517 Nov 2025What it's like being pregnant on a remote Scottish islandElle Duffy has spent the last year navigating life on the remote isle of Rum while pregnant with her first baby.17 Nov 202527 Aug 2025Scottish island castle goes back on sale for £750,000A previous sale of the historic castle, involving a millionaire businessman, collapsed two years ago.27 Aug 202511 Jul 2025New homes for teachers at island's five-pupil schoolHighland Council already provides accommodation on Rum, but it is currently a temporary static caravan.11 Jul 20259 May 2025Rum's historic castle to be put back on the marketThe castle will be put up for sale just two years after a millionaire's bid to buy it collapsed.9 May 202523 Sep 2024Seabed still being damaged in protection zones, campaigners warnMarine protected areas were created in 2014, but fishing is not restricted in more than half of sites.23 Sep 202423 Aug 2024Scottish island recognised among world's best night skiesRum, south of Skye, is only the second place in Europe to be named as a dark sky sanctuary.23 Aug 2024...
