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Raasay

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Rassay [1] is an island of the coast of Skye in the Inner Hebrides on the West coast of Scotland.

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The island is about 14 miles by 5 miles wide, and is home to around 200 people.

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[edit] By ferry

A Calmac [2] car ferry operates from Sconser on Skye to Inverarish on Raasay. In summer there are 9 nine sailings per day Mon-Sat (first 08.25, last 18.45) and two on Sundays.

At Sconser there are connections with Citylink buses to Glasgow and Inverness, and local services to Broadford and Portree.

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  • Raasay Youth Hostel, Creachan Cottage, Raasay, IV40 8NT, 01478 660 240 [3]. A basic hostel with breathtaking views. Open from Mid-May to early Sept. Hostel is 3 miles from the ferry.
  • Borodale House, IV40 8PB 01478 660222 [4]. Hotel with rooms from £40.
  • Raasay House, IV40 8PB +44 (0) 1478 660 266 [5]. Outdoor centre - currently being rebuilt after a fire in 2009.

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