COMMUNITY HALL - FIRST FOR MUCK!

The community were delighted to hear they have been awarded funding from the Scottish Rural Development Fund. The BIG Lottery is currently assessing their application.

The Isle of Muck is currently raising funds for a Community hall that will be used for cultural, sporting and social activities. The island has never had a Community hall, and due to the demand for a purpose built facility we are progressing with this exciting project

Since May 2007 the community has raised £15,000 towards the Hall through community activities and donations. Thank you to all those who have donated. We are very grateful to everyone who has supported this project to date.

The Hall Steering Group have applied for funding from the BIG Lottery Fund and the Scottish Rural Development Fund.

For further information about this project please email info@isleofmuck.com

The population of the island is currently 38. The main demographic change has been the replacement of mainly gaelic speaking West Highlanders by families from all over the UK. This is similar to what is happening everywhere in the North West. The estate owns most of the houses on the island. These are let to the islanders and from time to time one may become available to anyone wishing to join the community (please see the properties to let page).

There is a fine modern school with a nursery class and six children in primary. At the age of twelve pupils have to continue their education in Mallaig which entails boarding during the week and every second weekend.

Muck has no mains electricity. The island is powered by a community run wind power scheme. On windless days there is a back-up diesel generator to supply the island with electricity. Prior to the wind turbines each house had their own diesel generator. A new pier has recently been completed allowing the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to dock at Muck. Previously passengers and freight had to be offloaded into a flit boat to complete the journey to shore.

Visitors are welcome to attend any community events, such as church services or ceilidhs, while they are here.