Isle of Canna - To the south of the Island of Skye off the west coast of Scotland is a group of four small islands, of which Canna is the most northerly. It has been a bird sanctuary since 1938, and although it only has a tiny population, has a church and post office.

The island was given to the National Trust for Scotland in 1981 by John Lorne Campbell. The trust now operates traditional farming and crofting systems on the island, and there is also a company offering pony-treks. One famous landmark of Canna is Compass Hill, so named for the iron deposits in its rock which affect any compasses in the nearby vicinity.

Isle of Coll - Like its neighbour Tiree, the island is flat with several hills rising steeply from the plain.

Isle of Colonsay - Small island to north of Islay and Jura, with a little port, Scalasaig. It has a ruined priory and is a good place for watching seals. It is said to have been consecrated as a sanctuary by St Columbus.

Isle of Eigg - Small island south of Rum, with cliff walks and singing sands. Scene of terrible clan massacre in 16th century.

Isle of Gigha - Small island off the west coast of the Mull of Kintyre. The name, translated from Norse means God's island. There is no accommodation for visitors.

Isle of Iona - Iona will always be remembered as the cradle of Christianity in our islands. St. Columba settled here in about 563, and from here missionaries were sent to Britain to preach the Gospel and to found other settlements of monks. In St. Oran's Cemetery are buried 53 kings, and the tomb of St. Columba himself is near the west entrance of St. Mary's Cathedral. Iona Community was started before World War Two.

Isle of Muck - Less than two by one mile in diameter, the Isle of Muck is the smallest of the Small Isles, which form part of the Highland Region. It’s one of the most fruitful and fertile of the Small Isles group and is surrounded by marine species including the porpoise from which it derives its name; Muc Mara meaning “sea swine.” Dolphins, killer whales, grey seals and their pups can be seen out across Gallanach Bay and otters and rodents on its shore. Over 80 species of bird rest on the island, making it a popular location with ornithologists.

The community is as self-sufficient as possible and recently celebrated the opening of a Wind Power Scheme, which brings power to all 38 of its inhabitants.

Regular ferries and day trips to Muck can be taken from Mallaig and Arri Saig on the mainland.

Muck is only one of the four islands which make up the Small Isles, the others include, Eigg, Rum and Canna.

Isle of Mull - The soil of this islet is very fertile, but it is best known in connection with Campbell's poem Lord Ullin's Daughter. Dr. Livingstone's grandfather was a native of the place. Ruins of St. Kenneth's Chapel.

Isle of Rum - Large nature reserve island with hills rising to nearly 3000 feet. Red deer and sea eagles.

Isle of Skye - The scenery of this island has a wonderful variety that will endear it to any who are able to spend even only a few days here. The Cuillin hills are the grandest heights in these islands, and most of them should be attempted only by the experienced climber.