From the distillery one can drive or cycle out the single track road through the island, with stunning views across the Sound of Raasay to Skye. The road then veers off across the island to the eastern side, leading to the impressive remains of Brochel Castle. The seat of the MacLeods of Raasay up until it was destroyed by the Hanoverians in the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden. During his escape, Bonnie Prince Charlie spent two nights on Raasay, and for this the castle was destroyed. There is ample parking with footpaths that lead around the base of the castle and down to the shore, although the castle itself is now fenced off due to its state of disrepair.
