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	CalMac Scottish Island Ferries Tour Guide Raasay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Raasay lies between Skye and the mainland and is arguably one of the most interesting islands in the Hebrides.
		Raasay House, a Victorian mansion with an enviable situation overlooking the mountains of Skye, lies a little to the north of the village, close to the island's hotel.
		Raasay is rich in wildlife, flowers and trees, while seals, dolphins and porpoises are often to be seen around the shores of the island.
	www.calmac.co.uk /tourguide/raasayguide.html (415 words)

	Raasay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Raasay (Scottish Gaelic: Ratharsair) is an island between the Isle of Skye and the mainland of Scotland.
		Raasay is home to the Raasay vole (Clethrionomys glareolus erica), a subspecies of Bank Vole, which is darker and heavier than the mainland variety and found nowhere else in the world.
		Raasay was ruled by the MacLeods from 1518; their initial stronghold being Brochel Castle.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Raasay (775 words)

	Historical perspective for Raasay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Raasay Sound has a depth varying from 78 to 87 fathoms, and the Inner Sound is 77 fathoms at the S end, 130 off Brochel Bay, and 138 (the greatest depth) opposite the S end of Rona.
		Raasay and the adjacent islands belonged for about 500 years to the Macleods of Raasay, cadets of the Macleods of Lewis, often known as M `Gilliecallum of Raasay, and it was by one of this family that Dr Johnson and Boswell were so hospitably entertained in 1773.
		Raasay was, however, among the many proprietors ruined in the destitution crisis of 1846, and the estate passed into the hands of Mr Rainy, who cleared a considerable portion of the crofter population in order to lay out sheep farms.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/features/featurehistory1609.html (1368 words)

	Raasay House - Scottish outdoor activity & skills training centre off the Isle of Skye
		The heart of the house is Raasay Outdoor Centre, Accredited by AALA and the RYA.
		Raasay House is a Historic 258 year old Mansion, read about the history of the house.
		Raasay house can be booked for you wedding, birthday or any event you have in mind.
	www.raasayoutdoorcentre.co.uk (214 words)

	Raasay.com \| Homepage
		Raasay is one of the Inner Herbridean Islands.
		A narrow channel known as The Kyle of Rona separates the North of Raasay from the Isle of South Rona.
		Raasay has an Outdoor Activities Center which caters for all types of activities including sailing, rock climbing and canoeing.
	www.raasay.com (388 words)

	Eyre Point Cottage, Near Inverarish, Isle of Raasay, Scotland
		The delights of Skye are well documented; lesser known Raasay is one of its tranquil satellites, accessible by a 15 minute ferry journey from Sconser on Skye, about 12 miles south of Portree.
		Raasay itself is a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers in particular.
		The 'capital' of Raasay is Inverarish, a ten-minute drive from Eyre Point Cottage, where there is a hotel (bar meals) and a pub and an excellent traditional general store/Post Office.
	www.unique-cottages.co.uk /cottages/westcoast/skye/eyre_point_cottage (692 words)

	Ships Of Calmac - History of: Raasay
		RAASAY was based at the inner berth of the pier on the island as opposed to on Skye.
		Raasay was also the terminal that boasted a proper berth, whereas Sconser merely provided a structure for the ferry to lie against whilst loading from the slipway.
		RAASAY was duly replaced by the 12-car LOCH STRIVEN in summer 1997 and then assumed the role of spare ferry for the first time in her career with Calmac.
	www.shipsofcalmac.co.uk /h_raasay.asp (724 words)

	Urras Dualchas Ratharsaidh
		The Island of Raasay is located off the east coast of the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Inner Hebrides.
		Raasay Heritage Society was formed to preserve and promote the language and culture of the island for future generations and to show visitors all aspects of the island's unique past and its unusual geological and botanical features.
		MacLeod Parliament- this was held in 1994 and 1998 and included the previous Chief of MacLeod's of Raasay, Torquil Roderick.
	www.angelfire.com /il2/raasayheritagetrust (282 words)

	Childrens Holidays
		Raasay is on the West Coast of Scotland between the mainland and the Isle of Skye.
		As Raasay is so far north in the midsummer the sun barely sets, so there's plenty of daylight hours to make the most of the stay.
		Your home on the island is Raasay House, a 250 year old clan mansion, which overlooks the sea and spectacular Cullin mountains of Skye.
	www.millonthebrue.co.uk /site/C_Raasay_challenge.htm (194 words)

	BBC - Western Isles - Raasay
		Raasay House is holding their Summer Fete on Saturday the 8th of July.
		Raasay lies to the northeast of Skye, and is about 14 miles long and 4 miles wide.
		The name "Raasay" is of Norse origin meaning Isle of the (Roe) or Red Deer.
	www.bbc.co.uk /scotland/islandblogging/westernisles/raasay.shtml (142 words)

	Prince Charles - Charles proceeds to Raasay
		Donald Roy met young Raasay or Portree, who informed him that his father was skulking in Knoydart; but offered to send an express for him, being certain his father would run any risk to serve the prince in his distress.
		Young Raasay declared his resolution to see the prince, if the result should be the loss both of his estate and his head; and Malcolm, seeing that any further attempt to dissuade him would be fruitless, exclaimed, "In God's name then let us proceed".
		He agreed, however, to meet Charles in Raasay in a few days, and stated that, in the mean time, he would remain in Skye, and collect for the future guidance of the prince such information as he could, in relation to the movements and plans of his pursuers.
	www.electricscotland.com /HISTORY/charles/87.htm (1213 words)

	Raasay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Raasay is a very beautiful island and it is very quiet indeed.
		When one alights at Raasay, the first thing which the visitor sees is an unsightly industrial ruin, but don't let it put you off visiting.
		Although Raasay is beautiful in itself, a bonus is that, in good weather, it gives the visitor superb views of both Skye and the mainland.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~gboote/Raasay.html (508 words)

	A Journey To The Western Islands Of Scotland by Samuel Johnson
		Macleod is the proprietor of the islands of Raasay, Rona, and Fladda, and possesses an extensive district in Sky.
		For the sons there is a tutor in the house, and the lady is said to be very skilful and diligent in the education of her girls.
		It is not only in Raasay that the chapel is unroofed and useless; through the few islands which we visited, we neither saw nor heard of any house of prayer, except in Sky, that was not in ruins.
	www.history1700s.com /page1204.shtml (2839 words)

	Raasay.
		This work is a history of Raasay and traces the island's 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.
		Raasay is one of the least-known jewels of the Hebrides.
		It is the story of Raasay and its people in the inter-war years told through the eyes of someone who loved and knew both intimately.
	www.visitdunkeld.com /raasay.htm (362 words)

	:Skye Roots: tracing YOUR heritage on Scotland 's Isle of Skye and Raasay
		Tracing YOUR heritage:- Family History, Genealogy and Research for the North East areas of Isle of Skye and the Isle of Raasay in Scotland.
		This then allows ALL of the information available across the area as a whole to be examined and thus provides a far more holistic, reliable and successful end-result, often identifying relationships and substantiating conclusions that simply would not come to light using conventional and fragmented research methods.
		In addition to privately commissioned family history research, Norma published her book "Raasay: the Island and its People" in 2002, which traces the history of one of Scotland's most beautiful islands from the medieval period right through into the 20th century.
	www.skye-roots.co.uk (532 words)

	Isle of Raasay, Scotland. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
		Raasay's population stands at around 160, most of them members of the Free Presbyterian Church.
		Raasay House, built by the MacLeods in the late 1740s, is now the Raasay Outdoor Centre, offering comfortable accommodation in tastefully bohemian rooms (tel 01478/660266, raasay.house@virgin.net; under £40; March to mid-Oct).
		Close by is the likeably old-fashioned Isle of Raasay Hotel (tel 01478/660222; £50–60), which serves delicious traditional Scottish food (bunkroom accommodation is also provided at £10 per person); in the village is a pleasant Victorian guest house, Churchton House (tel 01478/660260; under £40).
	www.hostelbookers.com /guides/scotland/isle_of_raasay (218 words)

	Skye Roots: tracing YOUR heritage on Scotland 's Isle of Skye and Raasay
		After 4 years of research and writing, Norma's book "Raasay: the Island and its People" was published by Birlinn during 2002.
		f Raasay from the Medieval period into the 20th Century, this book is the first detailed history of one of the most varied and beautiful of all Hebridean islands.
		Acclaimed as challenging many of the long-held assumptions about the early history of Raasay and as being a major contribution to the current literature on the Scottish islands, the book is a fascinating insight and is a 'must-have' for any family that can trace roots back to the area..
	www.skye-roots.co.uk /book.htm (310 words)

	Bluedome - School and Youth group activities with Rassay House OEC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Situated on the beautiful Isle of Raasay off the west coast of Scotland, Raasay House provides residential accommodation for school and youth groups and offers a wealth of outdoor opportunities and experiences in a unique and beautiful environment.
		Groups and schools return to Raasay House because of the programmes we offer are challenging, varied, flexible, fun and occupy the whole day and early evening.
		Raasay Outdoor Centre is a royal Yachting Association recognised teaching centre and adheres to specific guidelines and recommendations promoted by the national governing body for each outdoor pursuit.
	www.bluedome.co.uk /courses/courses/course41.html (328 words)

	HighlandsofScotland.net - Raasay Outdoor Centre
		Raasay Outdoor Centre operates from Raasay House on the Isle of Raasay, just off the east coast of Skye.
		Raasay House is a beautiful 250 year old Georgian mansion, set in woods with spectacular views over the Cuillin range on Skye.
		Raasay Outdoor Centre offers flexible and tailor-made packages: multi-activity holidays for individuals, groups, unaccompanied children and families or specialised courses leading to governing body certification.
	www.highlandsofscotland.net /members/raasayoutdoorcentre.htm (153 words)

	Raasay Iron Railway
		Ore was taken by conveyor to hoppers on a pierhead.
		This line runs in the south of the island of Raasay which is off the east coast of the Isle of Skye.
		The island has a low population and is served by a ferry from Sconser (Skye).
	www.railscot.co.uk /Raasay_Iron_Railway/body.htm (242 words)

	Overview of Raasay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The island of Raasay is located to the east of the Isle of Skye, immediately north of the island of Scalpay, in Highland Council Area.
		State owned, Raasay has suffered like many of the islands from a diminishing population, Raasay has the lowest proportion of children of all the Scottish islands.
		Raasay is particularly famed for its pipers and for the poet Sorley MacLean.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/features/featurefirst1609.html (223 words)

	Raasay.com \| Music
		These string courses provide string instrument coaching for youngsters of 8 - 14 in a holiday fun atmosphere at Raasay House.
		Its membership covers a wide age range - 8 to senior citizen and a selection of instruments including fiddle, cello, guitar, keyboard and percussion.
		The group was formed in January 2001 and has since given several concerts on Raasay and has entertained the Skye "Tuesdays" - ladies luncheon club.
	www.raasay.com /music.html (218 words)

	Raasay
		The island of Raasay, which lies off the east coast of Skye, can be accessed by ferry from Sconser on Skye.
		Raasay has rich and diverse wildlife with Golden Eagles, roe deer and otters being found there.
		One of the main attractions on Raasay is the Outdoor centre that offers a number of activities from sailing and windsurfing to rock climbing and abseiling.
	www.calmac.co.uk /Raasay (145 words)

	Raasay Hotel, Isle of Raasay, Isle of Skye presented by A1 Tourism
		Just along the coast from the Raasay ferry terminal, The Raasay Hotel stands proudly overlooking the narrows of Raasay, and enjoys magnificent panoramas across to the Cullin Mountains.
		ust because it is happily separated from the mainland of Skye and civilization, Raasay has that delightful quality of isolation which gives the visitor a feeling of stepping into the past, where are a small, Gaelic hospitality to visitors.
		Visitors are often reminded of Darwin and the Galapagos when they hear that Raasay is the exclusive habitat of the Raasay Vole, a tiny creature quite distinct from its Skye and mainland relatives, which bears a much closer resemblance to its Alpine cousin!
	www.a1tourism.com /uk/raasay.html (575 words)

	Isle of Raasay Hotel
		This is the Isle of Raasay, Skye’s only neighbouring island with a resident population.
		With breathtaking scenery and a character of it’s own Raasay provides a haven for walkers, nature lovers or those who just want to escape and experience the peace and tranquillity of island life.
		The Isle of Raasay has the same varied geology as the Isle of Skye, contained in a smaller area, with metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary rocks, as well as minerals and fossils in abundance.
	www.isleofraasayhotel.co.uk /location.htm (344 words)

	Self Catering Holiday Accommodation, Raasay Cottage, Isle of Raasay, Skye (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Isle of Raasay is a ruggedly beautiful and sparsely populated little island that lies between the Scottish mainland and the Isle of Skye.
		The island is about 13 miles long and 3 miles wide, Raasay has a small crofting community which makes visitors feel very welcome.
		The cottage, sleeping 4 - 6 people is situated in the main village area of Inverarish which is approximately 1 mile from the ferry terminal.
	www.raasaycottage.co.uk (155 words)

	Dun Caan (Raasay) - Walks on Skye (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The path follows the route of an old incline railway running to Raasay iron ore mine; the mine and railway closed early in the twentieth century and today the route makes an excellent footpath up the moor, with great views back across to the Red Hills on Skye.
		Boswell climbed up to the top of Dun Caan during his tour of the Hebrides with Johnson (who remained down in Raasay House, visited later on this walk); he was so delighted with the view that he danced a jig on the summit.
		You'll soon reach the front of the extremely grand Raasay House which today houses an outdoor centre, and an excellent cafe.
	www.skyewalk.co.uk /4_12.shtml (1037 words)

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