01. April 2020

Islands from your armchair – Muck

Gallanach Cottage, Isle of Muck — Gallanach Cottage on the north coast with Rùm on the horizon

For my second instalment of 'islands from your armchair', I wanted to show you Muck, the smallest of the four Small Isles, which lie between the larger islands Skye and Mull in the Inner Hebrides. My Mum, Dad and two of their dogs came to meet us there in May last year, while I was researching for my Bradt guide.

Again, I don't have a lot of words to share, but plenty of photos.

Gallanach Beach Muck — Gallanach Beach on the north coast with Rùm in the distance

seals, Isle of Muck — Seals on the north coast of Muck.

Isle of Muck sheep farm — Looking north across the fields towards Rùm

Gallanach Beach, Isle of Muck — Gallanach Beach with Eigg (on the right) and Rùm (on the left) in the distance

hills Isle of Muck — Mist gathered around the hills in the northwest of Muck

Camas Mòr, Isle of Muck — My Dad and Dan walking down to Camas Mòr from Beinn Airein (Muck's highest hill)

fossils, Camas Mòr, Isle of Muck — Fossils in the rocks at Camas Mòr

Port Mòr, Isle of Muck — Muck's 'capital' Port Mòr with Eigg in the distance

archaeology Isle of Muck — Caisteal An Duin Bhain - the ruins of a fort

Horse Island, Muck — Horse Island - a tidal island off the north coast of Muck. Rùm behind.

One day we decided to walk across to the tidal Horse Island just off the northwest coast of Muck. It's a little tricky and generally best to ask local advice first unless you're planning to stay the night...

tidal Horse Island, Muck — Dan and my dad crossing over to Horse Island before low tide.

Seabirds, Isle of Muck — Seabird colonies nest on Horse Island

fulmar, Isle of Muck — A swooping fulmar

The last edition of 'islands from your armchair' was all about Raasay.

Tags: Europe, uk, scotland, Inner Hebrides, Muck, Small Isles