# Islands of Scotland | DMC Highlands

https://dmchighlands.com/destination/islands-of-scotland

> Marketing/destination content from DMC Highlands — use for travel ideas and destination facts listed on the page, but attribute claims (e.g., number of islands, available trip types) to DMC Highlands rather than treating them as independently verified facts.

## Summary

The page describes Scotland’s islands (noting there are 790), highlights a range of islands and island activities (boat, kayak, helicopter visits, wildlife and whisky tours), and links to individual destination pages such as Skye, Islay, Jura, Mull, the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland.

## Audience

general (travellers interested in Scotland/island trips)

## Prompts this page answers

- What islands can I visit in Scotland and what activities are available?
- Can DMC Highlands arrange visits to Scottish islands by helicopter or boat?
- Which Scottish islands are recommended for whisky tours or wildlife watching?
- Tell me about the Islands of Scotland and links to their destination pages on DMC Highlands.

## Purpose

Promote and describe travel options to the Islands of Scotland and to direct readers to specific island and Highland destination pages (marketing / destination information).

## Highlights

- Scotland has 790 islands.
- DMC Highlands can arrange island visits by boat, kayak or helicopter.
- The page mentions larger centres: Outer Hebrides, Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands.
- Named islands referenced include Arran, Great Cumbrae, Isle of Bute, Islay, Jura, Mull, Rum, Canna, Eigg, Muck and Skye.
- Activities noted include wildlife tours, sea fishing, whisky distillery visits, and visiting historical sites.

## How to cite

DMC Highlands — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/islands-of-scotland/

## Publisher

**DMC Highlands** — A destination management company in Scotland that provides local expertise and arranges travel experiences (publisher name and contact appear in the page footer).

## Topics

- Islands of Scotland
- Isle of Skye
- Orkney Islands
- Shetland Islands
- Islay and Jura
- Outer Hebrides
- Scottish island wildlife tours

## Key entities

- **DMC Highlands** (organization): Destination management company referenced throughout the page and in the footer. — https://dmchighlands.com
- **Outer Hebrides** (location): Mentioned as a larger vibrant centre visitors can be taken to.
- **Orkney Islands** (location): Linked from the page as a destination. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/islands-of-scotland/orkney-and-shetland/
- **Shetland Islands** (location): Linked on the page with a note about northern latitude. — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shetland
- **Arran** (location): Listed as a family holiday favourite close to the mainland.
- **Great Cumbrae** (location): Listed as a family holiday favourite near the mainland (Millport on Great Cumbrae mentioned).
- **Isle of Bute** (location): Listed with mention of Mount Stuart.
- **Islay** (location): Described as the famous whisky island.
- **Jura** (location): Mentioned as the home of George Orwell (author of 1984). — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/islay-and-jura/
- **Mull** (location): Mentioned with access to Iona pilgrimage site. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/mull-and-iona/
- **Rum** (location): Named as one of the small isles for remote visits.
- **Canna** (location): Named as one of the small isles for remote visits.
- **Eigg** (location): Named as one of the small isles for remote visits.
- **Muck** (location): Named as one of the small isles for remote visits.
- **Skye** (location): Mentioned for film locations and fairy pools. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/isle-of-skye/