Raasay
New book tells the remarkable story of Raasay, from Vikings to the present day
New book tells the remarkable story of Raasay, from Vikings to the present day 5 NOVEMBER 2026 Get in touch if you’ve got a story you’d like us to look into. Send a WhatsApp or send an email. The ferry to Raasay is a short hop across the water from Sconser on the Isle of Skye. But […]
New venison processing facility planned for Raasay
By Jamie McDonald New venison processing facility planned for Raasay A disused ferry store on Raasay is set to be transformed into the island’s first venison processing facility after receiving almost £129,000 in government funding. The former East Suisnish ferry store will be converted into a solar-powered processing hub The project is one of several […]
Raasay Raiders cairns unveiled
By Jamie McDonald Raasay Raiders cairns unveiled Two cairns commemorating the Raasay Raiders have been unveiled at a special event held on Friday 22 May, attended by members of the local community and visitors from further afield. The cairns are located at Eyre and Fearns in south Raasay. The two villages were the […]
Skye and Raasay could face new controls on holiday lets under Highland Council plans
By Jamie McDonald Skye and Raasay could face new controls on holiday lets under Highland Council plans People are being asked for their views on plans to introduce new controls on short-term holiday lets across parts of the Highlands. Highland Council has opened a six week consultation on proposals for two Short Term Let Control […]
Gaelic language plan proposed for Skye and Raasay
By Jamie McDonald A public meeting is being held next week to launch a community language plan for Skye and Raasay. Organisers say the event is open to anyone interested in the future of Gaelic and its culture across the islands. Those attending will hear about opportunities presented by the plan and how it will […]
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