Where do you get the ferry to Raasay?
Where do you get the ferry to Raasay?
Sconser Ferry Terminal
By Sea. CalMac operates a regular ferry service to Raasay from Sconser Ferry Terminal on the Isle of Skye. Advance booking on the MV Hallaig is not required. Just turn up at Sconser at least 10 minutes before departure to guarantee passage.
How long is the ferry from Skye to Raasay?
15 minute
Raasay is no more than a 15 minute ferry journey from Sconser on Skye, though the two islands are very much individual.
Can you camp on Raasay?
Raasay currently does not have any camp sites, waste disposal points or electric hook up. The only public toilets on the island are at the ferry terminal. This type of camping is lightweight, in small numbers and only for two or three nights in any one place.
How big is the Isle of Raasay?
24.06 mi²
Raasay/Area
Does anyone live on Isle of Raasay?
The Isle of Raasay is Skye’s unknown neighbour. It sits just off the coast of Skye and takes just 25 minutes to reach from the village of Sconser. Raasay is much smaller than Skye and is home to just over 150 people.
Who owns the island of Raasay?
The Scottish government owns crofting land and the rights to shooting deer and fishing trout on Raasay. Raasay Crofters’ Association has managed the rights for 18 years, after a public agency gave them up, and it had expected to continue to do so when the lease was put out for tender last year.
How far is the ferry from Portree to Raasay?
The Raasay ferry terminal is in Sconser on Skye which is 12miles from Portree. There is a public carpark at the terminal. The walk route starts at the ferry terminal on Raasay allowing you to cross to the Island on the ferry as a foot passenger for a nominal fee.
How do I get to Raasay?
The walk route starts at the ferry terminal on Raasay allowing you to cross to the Island on the ferry as a foot passenger for a nominal fee. Around the harbour and the Inverarish area of Raasay there is a network of well-marked walking routes managed by the Scottish Forestry Commission. Each route has been given a colour.
What is there to do on the island of Raasay?
The Island of Raasay makes a good day out. The ferry leaves from Sconser on Skye every 1 to 2 hours and takes 25mins. The walk starts at the ferry terminal on Raasay, the route explores a range of terrains including the beach, forest, ruins of a broch and then returns along the public road after visiting the village of Inverarish.
How do I get to Raasay from Skye?
By foot. Raasay is no more than a 15 minute ferry journey from Sconser on Skye, though the two islands are very much individual. Skye Known for its magnificent scenery and bare landscape, Raasay on the other hand offers a more personal experience for walkers looking for quieter and shorter routes away from the hustle and bustle…
