Its a very warm a friendly bar that also serves fine food, coffee and cake. Aug 29, 2016 raasay is an easy 25 minutes from the isle of skye via the caledonian macbrayne ferry service, which operates from sconser in skye. I boarded the new ferry a much bigger affair at sconser on skye, and stood on deck for the 25 minute dash across the sound of raasay, excited to finally be returning to the scene of this childhood adventure. The ferry route is operated by caledonian macbrayne commonly known as calmac. It is on the south shore of loch sligachan and from the pier the ferry sails to raasay. Raasay house activities centre and skye serpentarium are also worth visiting. Carrying a wide range of goods, we cater to visitors and residents alike. However, you can take the bus to fort william, bus station, take the bus to sconser, ferry rd end, take the walk to sconser isle of skye ferry terminal, take the ferry to raasay ferry terminal, then take the taxi to raasay. Also, would we be best to take our car across or is there enough to do within easy walking distance. How to get to isle of raasay, in highland by bus or train.
Raasay is easily accessed by ferry from the small town of sconser on the isle of skye, which can be reached from mainland scotland via the a87 bridge. It does not sail any other day of the week and during winter this must be prebooked. Sgonnsair is a small crofting township on the island of skye, in scotland, situated on the south shore of loch sligachan. Step aboard the calmac ferry in sconser on the east coast of the isle of skye and enjoy the scenic 25minute sailing over to raasay. Sconser freight ferry services to the isle of raasay. Sconser to raasay house one way to travel via ferry.
I can trace ancestry back to raasay in the mid1800s, and am trying to go back further. A twentyfiveminute ride by the car and passenger ferry connects the island with sconser on skye. There is a primary school, but older students go to portree via ferry and bus. Serving a vast range of dishes, sconser lodge hotel can be reached within 5 minutes walk. The ferry runs a few times a day during the week and twice on sundays. A last hurrah to raasay part 4 fifilefou camping, motorhome, raasay april 14, 2020 april 14, 2020 3 minutes so. Sconser to raasay one way to travel via ferry, and taxi. We are coming up to skye at the end of august and are thinking about visiting raasay for the day would we need to book the ferry in advance. 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 of its famous neighbour. Just a 25 minute ferry ride from the isle of skye, raasay ratharsair in gaelic means isle of the roe deer. What companies run services between oban, argyll and bute, scotland and raasay, scotland. In 20 the new ferry terminal began to be served by a new ferry, the ecologically friendly hybridpowered mv hallaig.
The raasay to sconser ferry route connects the island of raasay with the small town of sconser on the isle of skye. All sailings are currently liable to significant disruption in the midst of the current covid19 pandemic. Raasay is considered a real hidden gem for backpackers and budget travellers. A twenty five minute ferry ride connects the island with sconser on skye. From there, you can catch the ferry to raasay from sconser. They serve freshly dived for sconser scallops and other locally sourced produce. Luxury raasay accommodation isle of raasay distillery. Sconser sits on the shores of loch sligachan which produces the isle of skyes finest scallops. Book your ferry to sconser from raasay simply and securely with aferry. Also, would we be best to take our car across or is there enough to do within easy walking distance of the ferry terminal on raasay any help gratefully accepted. Slipway and pier jutting out into the loch at sconser. Morning commute a calmac ferry from raasay comes into sconser. On the isle of skye continue your journey to the ferry terminal at sconser. Calmac ferries winter timetables and fare prices for the raasay sconser raasay route.
Portree harbour and raasay ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas natural beauty can explore dun caan summit and am basteir. Raasay project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. See below for the sconser to raasay timetable with all the ferries that go from sconser to raasay. Sconser freight ferries freightlink the freight ferry. Minimal facilities, as with many of the shorter crossings. Looking for the best form of travel to and from our ports. The ferry serving the island leaves from sconser, near the mouth of loch sligachan on the isle of skye, before crossing the southern end of the sound of raasay. Please inform isle of raasay distillery of your expected arrival time in advance.
You can get a bus to sconser from fort william, which takes 2 hours 45 minutes. Sconser is a small town on the isle of skye, and connects the island to the isle of raasay. If you see a price you like, just click the get price button to book. This work is a history of raasay and traces the islands story from the medieval period into the 20th century, showing that, far from being a carbon copy of skye, raasay has a history of its own, forged by its own unique attributes. Sconser is also home to the isle of skye golf club, with a 9 hole golf course. The ferry serving the island leaves from sconser, near the mouth of loch sligachan on the isle of skye, before crossing the southern end of the sound of raasay to a terminus at churchton bay, near raasay house, on the south western shore of raasay. Along with the well stocked raasay community stores, the raasay walled garden has also been ramping up production to ensure islanders have access to locally grown fresh fruit and veg. Sconser to raasay is a popular route, so we advise you to book as soon as possible. Raasay is a small island between the isle of skye and mainland scotland, and can be accessed from the township of sconser on the isle of skye. The usual ferry plying this route, mv hallaig commemorating the abandoned village and launched 20, is a small roro with deck seating and a passenger saloon but no cafe. You cannot book the ferry in advance but if you are there at least 15 mins before the boat sails then you are guaranteed to be taken across. The ferry takes about 12 cars and you cannot book it in advance. Sconser freight ferries freightlink the freight ferry people. If you are ever visiting isle of skye take the ferry from sconser to th.
There is a primary school, but older students go to portree high school by the ferry. Please check the service status of this route before you travel. Raasay is one of the most easily accessible islands in scotland, with a regular ferry service that runs throughout the year and seven days a week. Despite its modest size, it is one of the most geologically diverse landmasses in the world. Calmac sail to 29 destinations across the west coast. Sconser is a small crofting township on the island of skye, in scotland, situated on the south shore of loch sligachan. Our nearest neighbours are the sconser lodge hotel, where you pre book a table for their restaurant. You can also see the latest prices for sconser to raasay ferries below. There is 1 way to get from sconser to raasay house by ferry. Sconser ferries book cheap sconser ferry crossings. Raasay to applecross 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 917 bus.
Half a mile from the boathouse you can catch the ferry to the island of raasay, a 25 minute trip to a stunningly beautiful island with its own distillery and another beautiful location hotel with restaurant and bar. Todays visitor begins their exploration of raasay at churchton bay, where the ferry arrives from sconser on skye. By ferry from the isle of skye is the only way to reach raasay. Raasay pictish stone is within 6 miles 10 km and dun caan summit is.
There is a small waiting area for cars and passengers, but as with sconser tickets are. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. The main a87 road of skye passes through sconser and the ferry to raasay departs from the pier. There is a primary school, but older students go to portree high school by the ferry and bus. The sconser to raasay ferry route connects the small town of sconser on the isle of skye with the island of raasay. Raasays location allows the island to enjoy a relaxing, unspoilt.
If you miss the ferry your booking will be subject to the cancelation and noshow polices on your booked rate. Small harbour for the ferry to berth in while not in service. There were no other distilleries, and there was a source of fresh water a. Raasay pictish stone and somerled square are local landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at dun caan summit and am basteir. Special offers getting the best price for your sconser to raasay ferry. Raasay ferry raasay, scotland raasay lonely planet.
There are up to 10 crossings per day and the crossing time is approximately 25 minutes. The island of raasay sits just off the isle of skyes eastern coast and measures just 14 miles long by 5 miles wide. There is 1 way to get from sconser to raasay by ferry or taxi. Sconser to raasay skye summer timetable calmac ferries.
Located in isle of raasay, raasay house is near the beach. The is a regular passenger and car ferry to the island of raasay, which is stunningly beautiful and peaceful and boasts its own whiskey distillery. Travelling to raasay requires catching the ferry from sconser on skye, which is located along the main route to portree and the north of skye. No ticket facilities these are purchased on the ferry. Scotland isle of skye hotels sconser, isle of skye sconser, isle of skye, current page. Below, you can see ferry timetables for all routes to and from raasay and a selection of the best prices our customers have found recently. Take the ferry from raasay ferry terminal to sconser isle of skye ferry terminal cm17. Getting to raasay is easier than you might think, despite it being a remote hebridean island. Attractions near isle of raasay, in highland sconser isle of skye ferry terminal, sconser sconser ferry terminal skye of rassy sconser lodge sconser sconser lodge hotel loch aluinn sconser hotel sconser road end an coileach loch sligachan glamaig glamaig road end braes house mcmillans rock bealach mosgaraidh ben lee raasay ferry raasay ferry. You should also take the mini bus tour they explain everything about the isle.
Sconser ferry terminal has a car parking area, waiting room and toilets. Portree to raasay one way to travel via bus, and ferry rome2rio. This group will be coordinating information and support to ensure that our community is in the best possible position to get through the following weeks and months. The ferry takes about 12 cars and you cannot book it.
It is accessed by a calmac vehicle ferry from sconser on skye to clachan at the south western end of raasay. Advance booking is not required on the raasay ferry. Sconser ferry port is a small township on the isle of skye. The spectacular ferry journey from sconser adds to the magical island experience. Book sconser lodge hotel, isle of skye on tripadvisor. In light of the ongoing coronavirus situation, raasay community council has set up the raasay community resilience group. How to get to raasay distillery via skye raasay distillery. Share a calmac ferry runs from sconser, on the road from portree to broadford, to raasay 25 minutes, nine daily monday to saturday, twice daily sunday. I hope to trace back to malcolm of the 45, through his second marriage to janet macleod the lady of raasay. The ferry terminal opened in 2010, replacing the decaying old pier and slipway further down the coast at suisnish. Sconser to raasay skye winter timetable calmac ferries.
Popular attractions raasay ferry and raasay house activities centre are located nearby. By car the a87 runs through the isle of skye from the. We are coming up to skye at the end of august and are thinking about visiting raasay for the day. Although we are off the beaten track we do have great ferry connection to the isle of skye and raasay house itself is a mere stones throw from the ferry terminal on this side. Oban to raasay 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry. General advice raasay community resilience group isle. Sconser is the skye landing for the the ferry to and from the isle of raasay and home to the isle of skye golf club, with its 9 hole golf course. By ferry by ferry from the isle of skye is the only way to reach raasay. Please note that on a sunday there are only 2 sailings in the winter and 3 sailings in the summer. Here you step aboard the calmac ferry and enjoy the scenic 25minute sail across to raasay. Raasay s ferry, the mv hallaig, is a large 23car ferry with plenty of space for vehicles. Discover the best of sconser so you can plan your trip right.
Raasay has come together in some incredible ways amid the current coronavirus restrictions. Make sure to visit one of the restaurants on the island to sample them. A twenty five minute ferry ride connects the island with sconser on skye sites of interest include the remains of a broch, the ruins of brochel castle, inscribed stones, abandoned crofting. Small area set aside for cars to queue in while waiting for the ferry. Old maps may show raasay s ferry pier at suisnish a mile further south, but this is now derelict.
The caledonian macbrayne ferry to raasay leaves from sconser on the isle of skye. Located in isle of skye, this cottage is next to a golf course. It can be reached by a short 25 minute ferry ride running regularly every day from sconser on the isle of skye and youll find yourself on one of the most beautiful small islands of scotland. There are toilets on the ferry and in the waiting rooms by both jetties. The primary employment is in tourism, working for the ferry company, crofting and fishing, or commuting to work on skye. There are at least a dozen walks on the island, which are waymarked. Sconser is the ferry terminal that links skye to the island of raasay and from this cottage guests can watch the little ferry as it journeys across the inner sound between the. Raasay is no more than a 15 minute ferry journey from sconser on skye, though the two islands are very much individual. It only takes 25 minutes and delivers you almost to the door of raasay house. Below, you can see ferry timetables for all routes to and from sconser and a selection of the best prices our customers have found recently. Saturdays in the summer the last ferry from sconser to raasay is at 21. Jun 03, 2018 morning commute a calmac ferry from raasay comes into sconser. I suffered no ill consequences from my encounter with the puking lady.