Kinloch () is a hamlet that is the main (now only) settlement of the island of Rùm, in the Small Isles, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It has a primary school, village hall and shop and is the location of the ferry terminal. It is on Loch Scresort and centred round Kinloch Castle.
History The name "Kinloch" means "Loch head". Historically Kinloch was not the most prominent settlement on Rùm, but is now the only one still inhabited.Final draft Highland Council In 1850 Port na Caranean was abandoned and people moved to Kinloch which had a population of 40.
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