RaasayTime - travel less and explore more !
Our new one day tour of the Isle of Raasay from Portree.
Be a curious traveller and discover Raasay time with Real Scottish Journeys. Slow down and escape the everyday on this small island with big breath-taking views of Skye. There is a magnificent new whisky and gin distillery, majestic Raasay House and amazing coastal walks full of wonder and wildlife.
Raasay is a small island with a big history, from the Iron Age to Iron ore! Abandoned mines, ruined castles, and cleared townships tell its tale. Discover the story of real highland hero, Calum Macleod and his struggle to keep his community alive by building a road with his own hands. An especially warm-hearted welcome is waiting for those who go over the sea from Skye to Raasay.
Our new one day tour of the Isle of Raasay from Portree.
Be a curious traveller and discover Raasay time with Real Scottish Journeys. Slow down and escape the everyday on this small island with big breath-taking views of Skye. There is a magnificent new whisky and gin distillery, majestic Raasay House and amazing coastal walks full of wonder and wildlife.
Raasay is a small island with a big history, from the Iron Age to Iron ore! Abandoned mines, ruined castles, and cleared townships tell its tale. Discover the story of real highland hero, Calum Macleod and his struggle to keep his community alive by building a road with his own hands. An especially warm-hearted welcome is waiting for those who go over the sea from Skye to Raasay.
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Highlights
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Departure Information:
Available as private tour in 2023. Price: PRIVATE TOUR ONLY JUST NOW Minimum age on all scheduled tours is 5 years
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Over the sea from Skye
Our day begins with short ferry journey on the MV Hallaig to Clachan on Raasay. There are incredible views towards the Cuillin Mountains and along the sound of Raasay to Trotternish. There is plenty time to look for wildlife or have a blether about the day ahead. When we arrive, lookout for the mermaids that replaced a six cannon battery which dated from 1809. You are on RAASAYtime now.
Our day begins with short ferry journey on the MV Hallaig to Clachan on Raasay. There are incredible views towards the Cuillin Mountains and along the sound of Raasay to Trotternish. There is plenty time to look for wildlife or have a blether about the day ahead. When we arrive, lookout for the mermaids that replaced a six cannon battery which dated from 1809. You are on RAASAYtime now.
Touring Raasay.
Each tour will be a little bit different. Typically we drive to Inverarish, the main settlement, which was built to house the iron mine workers. Then on to North Fearns settled by the Raasay Raiders. From here we walk to the memorial cairn dedicated to Sorely Maclean overlooking Hallaig. This is a stunning coastal walk and there is time to reflect on the story of Hallaig. Before it was cleared in 1854 Hallaig was the largest settlement on Raasay. A thriving community had lived, loved and dreamed here for over a thousand years. It is well sheltered and the fertile soil would have provided well for those who once lived there. Hallaig was immortalised by Raasay born writer, thinker and poet Sorley Maclean. We stop for lunch at Raasay House or take away from the Larch Box. Then we drive north to explore Calum's road and look at the dramatic ruins of Brochel Castle. Returning to Raasay house we walk up Temptation Hill, with breathtaking views across the sound of Raasay to the Cuillin and Trotternish. Perhaps, end our day with a wonderful distillery tour and a fine wee dram. Thats Raasay Time.
Each tour will be a little bit different. Typically we drive to Inverarish, the main settlement, which was built to house the iron mine workers. Then on to North Fearns settled by the Raasay Raiders. From here we walk to the memorial cairn dedicated to Sorely Maclean overlooking Hallaig. This is a stunning coastal walk and there is time to reflect on the story of Hallaig. Before it was cleared in 1854 Hallaig was the largest settlement on Raasay. A thriving community had lived, loved and dreamed here for over a thousand years. It is well sheltered and the fertile soil would have provided well for those who once lived there. Hallaig was immortalised by Raasay born writer, thinker and poet Sorley Maclean. We stop for lunch at Raasay House or take away from the Larch Box. Then we drive north to explore Calum's road and look at the dramatic ruins of Brochel Castle. Returning to Raasay house we walk up Temptation Hill, with breathtaking views across the sound of Raasay to the Cuillin and Trotternish. Perhaps, end our day with a wonderful distillery tour and a fine wee dram. Thats Raasay Time.
Raasay Distillery
Optional visit to the first legal distillery on the Isle of Raasay which began distilling in 2017. They are creating a fine island single malt Scotch whisky. Raasay Distillery is a unique whisky destination with arguably the best view from any distillery in Scotland. They are harvesting the first Raasay barley for a generation, and are handcrafting the first Raasay single malt in Scotch whisky history with water sourced from a well deep beneath the distillery.
Optional visit to the first legal distillery on the Isle of Raasay which began distilling in 2017. They are creating a fine island single malt Scotch whisky. Raasay Distillery is a unique whisky destination with arguably the best view from any distillery in Scotland. They are harvesting the first Raasay barley for a generation, and are handcrafting the first Raasay single malt in Scotch whisky history with water sourced from a well deep beneath the distillery.
Options
Options can include eBike hire as part of this tour. This would allow you explore Raasay on your own for part or all of the time.
Options can include eBike hire as part of this tour. This would allow you explore Raasay on your own for part or all of the time.
