Rum (island) facts for kids
Rùm (sometimes spelled Rum) is a small island in Scotland. It's part of a group of islands called the Small Islands, which are located in the Inner Hebrides. Only about 22 people live on Rùm as of 2017. It's a beautiful place known for its amazing nature and wildlife.
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Exploring Rùm Island
Rùm is a special place with a lot to see. It has tall mountains, deep valleys, and a rugged coastline. The island was formed by ancient volcanoes, which gives it a unique landscape. You can find many interesting rocks and landforms here.
Mountains and Lochs
The island's center has a group of mountains called the Rùm Cuillin. These peaks are great for hiking and offer amazing views. There are also many freshwater lochs (lakes) on Rùm, like
Loch Papadil and Loch Fiachanis. These lochs are home to different kinds of fish and birds.
Coastal Features
Rùm's coastline is very dramatic. You can see steep cliffs and hidden coves. Some parts of the coast show how the land has been shaped by the sea over thousands of years. There are even waterfalls that tumble right into the ocean!
Amazing Wildlife of Rùm
Rùm is famous for its incredible wildlife. It's a protected nature reserve, which means animals and plants can thrive here.
Red Deer
The island is home to a large population of Red deer. These are the largest land mammals in Scotland. You can often see them grazing in the glens or on the hillsides. Scientists have studied the red deer on Rùm for many years to learn about their lives.
Other Animals
Besides red deer, you might spot other interesting animals. There are wild goats roaming the hills. You can also see different types of birds, including sea eagles and golden eagles. The island's ponies, known as Rùm ponies, are also a special sight. They are a hardy breed that helps manage the island's grasslands.
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Plant Life
Rùm also has a variety of plants. You can find unique wildflowers like mountain everlasting and thrift growing in different parts of the island. These plants add beautiful colors to the landscape, especially in spring and summer.
History of Rùm Island
People have lived on Rùm for thousands of years. Evidence shows that people were here even in the Stone Age.
Early Settlements
Archaeologists have found signs of ancient villages and forts on the island. These tell us about the early people who lived here and how they survived. There are also old stone crosses and ruins of past settlements, like those at Port-na-Caranean.
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Kinloch Castle
One of the most famous buildings on Rùm is
Kinloch Castle. It was built over 100 years ago by a wealthy family. The castle is a large, grand house that looks a bit like a fairytale castle. It has a beautiful garden and even a bridge over a river nearby. Today, the castle is looked after by a trust and is sometimes open to visitors.
Modern Rùm
In recent times, the island has been managed as a nature reserve. The people who live on Rùm today work to protect its unique environment and wildlife. The island is a great example of how nature and people can live together.
Images for kids
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Coastal waterfall
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Landsat satellite view of Rùm
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Trollaval
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The west coast looking from A' Bhrideanach point towards Bloodstone Hill
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Deposits from the ice age
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Loch Papadil. The promontory fort is to the right
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The inscribed pillar near Bagh na h-Uamha
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Deeply fractured coastline
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Loch Fiachanis in the interior, looking towards the Cuillin
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The slopes of Orval
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Red deer on Kilmory Beach
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Open expanse, near Kilmory, historically the main settlement
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Mountain goat at Loch Scresort
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Ruins of a village on Rùm
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A shepherd's bothy, in a remote part of Rùm
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Salisbury's lime-kiln
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Salisbury's dam
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Bullough mausoleum at Harris on Rùm, with the Rùm Cullin in the distance
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Kinloch Castle
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Bridge in the Castle grounds
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Red deer (Cervus elaphus)
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Rùm ponies
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Greylag Geese
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Mountain everlasting (on Rùm)
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Thrift on a beach (on Rùm)
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The old ferry pier at Kinloch
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See also
In Spanish: Rùm para niños
