Isle of Rum joinsdark-sky elite


Peaks in the range known as the Rum Cuillin. (From left) Barkeval, Hallival, Askival and Trollabhal, on the Isle of Rum in Scotland. — Nicholas JR White/©2025 The New York Times

RUM, a diamond-shaped island off the western coast of Scotland, is home to 40 people.

Most of the island – 100 sq km of mountains, peatland and heath – is a national nature reserve, with residents mainly nestled around Kinloch Bay to the east.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
StarExtra

Next In Focus

Kites reclaim the Lahore sky
Saffron robes on a path of peace
Nature’s super feather
‘Angels’ to the rescue in a city of millionaires
Surviving in Goma’s shadow
Island of free trade in a world of tariffs
Oil grab shatters an American taboo
‘Even hope is a risk’ - Five years after the coup,�Myanmar remains a shambles
Epstein files: Rich display of affirmative action for the rich and powerful
Editorial: It will take more than bombs and missiles to ‘fix’ Iran

Others Also Read