![]() ![]() The passion for Muck held by the MacEwen is evident when you ask around. Today the Isle of Muck is still managed by the legendary Lawrence MacEwen, who farms native livestock on the island along with his son Colin - and maintains the spirit of self-sufficiency. After WW2, when the Department of Agriculture funded a grand modernization scheme, which saw the households of Muck get piped water, cookers, and lamps. In 1896 Muck was brought by the MacEwen family, who continue to own the island today. Around this time, a large pier was constructed at the harbor at Port Mòr, a ‘town’ of a few buildings which most of the island still lives near today.Ī 2.5 km road was also constructed to connect the Port to the Gallanach Farm, where dairy cows were then brought in 1878. A threshing mill was built in 1845, and the entire island was plowed in grain. The MacLeans, it turns out, were also severely in debt, and in 1828 they became unable to afford Muck and ordered it evicted.Ī series of ventures for the island unraveled over the proceeding years, including the introduction of sheep in 1836. The MacLeans clan owned the island and, during bad years, had to provide Rum and Muck with foods as the population was too high to be sustained by local production. The population of Muck peaked at the outset of the 19th century, and by 1821, around 320 called Scotlands smallest isle home. ![]() Still, archeological finds, including multiple burial cairns and a dagger, provide evidence people have lived here at least as far back as the Bronze Age. It is thought that Muck was settled by humans back in the Mesolithic times. The Isle of Muck also has an arresting history. Not that gorgeous vistas are the only drawcard. ![]() There are white sandy beaches, tempting – if somewhat frigid – blue water, secluded rocky bays, and an enviable range of wildlife to make friends with including whales, porpoises, otters, seals, eagles, puffins, and more. It is around 4 kilometers long and hosts a private farm and approximately 40 residences.īut what it may lack in cultural attractions it makes up in sheer natural beauty. The Isle of Muck is the smallest and most fertile of these. The Isle of Muck, a 1,500-acre island on the west coast of Scotland, constitutes part of the aptly named ‘Small Isles’ group, along with the nearby islands of Eigg, Canna, and Rum. It seems they have indeed managed to keep their little slice of paradise a secret… probably because it hasn’t become a famous Scottish filming location (yet!). Not to mention the Isle of Muck only has a population of only 38 people. Much like we were when arriving at the Isle of Skye, except Muck is even more unbelievable. ![]() We were quite shocked ourselves at first. Scotland?! White sandy coves? You have got to be kidding?! Yes, this is not a typo or some kind of weird April Fools joke. Do you want exquisite beauty, white sandy coves, nesting puffins, curious seals, and peaceful silence? Then let me recommend to you the Isle of Muck, a windswept speck of basalt in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, and provide you with some Isle of Muck Things to Do! ![]()
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