Since 1970, Calum’s Road has connected Arnish to the rest of the island. Lying just beyond the castle from Brochel to Arnish, Calum’s Road embodies the character of Raasay. The road was built by Calum MacLeod with no more than a pick, a shovel and a...
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...
Beyond the Pictish Stone is the Walled Garden. Community-owned and open to the public, the garden is a beautiful place to visit and has fresh flowers and produce for sale.
Near the distillery recessed in a grove lie the peaceful mains of a medieval church from the 13th century, believed to be on the original site of a church founded by St. Moulag in the 6th century. Inside is a plaque commemorating John Mackay, the last great piper to...
There are several local artists on the island. Be sure to stop in at Raasay Gallery and Taigh nan Cearcan in Inverarish, and the Silver Grasshopper jewellery shop next to the distillery.
