Welcome to Raasay
 How To Get Here |
 Activities |
 Where To Stay |
 Church Info. |
 Business |
 Books |
 Music |
 Plants & Fauna |
 Gaelic |
 Genealogy |
 Archaeology |
 Energy |
Explore Raasay.com,
The Isle of Raasay's Community Website, developed by
the RCA (Raasay Community Association).
Raasay is one of the Inner Hebridean Islands. To the East is the Scottish mainland and to the West is The Isle of Skye. The waters to the East of Raasay are known as The Inner Sound of Raasay which occupy some of the deepest channels around Britain. The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry, which is the main access route to the island, crosses the Sound of Raasay to The Isle of Skye. A narrow channel known as The Kyle of Rona separates the North of Raasay from the Isle of South Rona.
The Norse name "Raasay" means Isle of the (Roe)
or Red Deer. 
Perhaps the island's most distinct geological feature is the unique
flat-topped peak known as Dun Caan. A walk from the pier at Suisnish to
Dun Caan (the highest point 1456 feet) and return can be achieved in a day
with time to spare to catch the last ferry back to Skye.
Inverarish is the main village part of which was used as a prisoner of war camp for the Germans during World War I. The Local Store and Post Office are also within the village and the Primary School is nearby.
Accommodation on the island is offered by the Isle of Raasay Hotel, The Outdoor Center or you could book into a B&B or holiday cottage. The island has a daily ferry service which takes 15 minutes to cross between Raasay and Sconser on the Isle of Skye.
However you decide to spend your time on Raasay we all
welcome you...
Come and discover what Raasay has to offer. - From the Team at RCA
Activities
There are a variety of things to occupy the visitor; inscribed stones, an old manor house (formerly the seat of the MacLeods), remains of Brochel Castle and many walks. Raasay has an Outdoor Activities Center which caters for all types of activities including sailing, rock climbing and canoeing.
Life at the End of the Road
Read about the trials and tribulations of an accidental crofter in Paul Camilli's blog about island life, Life at the End of the Road.
Also on the recommended reading list is Calum's Road, by local author Roger Hutchinson
Raasay Community Association
A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland. Company no. SC 269183. A recognised Scottish charity, no. SC036239
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