Tucked away behind Raasay House, a short walk from the ferry terminal, Raasay Walled Garden is a welcoming, community-owned haven where history and new growth meet. Once part of the estate that supplied fresh produce to Raasay House, the garden fell silent for many years before being lovingly restored by local volunteers and paid gardeners. Today, it’s a vibrant space where residents grow food, share skills, and gather for events, while visitors can enjoy peaceful paths, beautiful planting, and a true taste of island life.

Whether you come to explore, relax, or connect with the community, the Walled Garden offers a warm Raasay welcome to all.

Raasay Walled Garden is cared for by a dedicated volunteer sub-committee of the Raasay House Community Company (RHCC). RHCC manages Raasay House, the Walled Garden, and a range of community policies on behalf of the island’s residents. A portion of the income generated from the rental of Raasay House is allocated to the garden, while all remaining funds are raised through garden sales, events, donations, and fundraising efforts.

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Enjoy seasonal produce and flowers from the Raasay Walled Garden, grown with care, harvested locally, and available to visitors and the community throughout the year.

At Raasay Walled Garden, we harvest seasonal vegetables, herbs and beautiful garden flowers grown right here in our walled garden. From crisp salad greens and colourful vegetables to freshly picked bouquets, everything on the stall is grown with care and picked for flavour, freshness and natural beauty.

Wednesday is our main harvest day, when the stall is usually at its fullest. During the peak growing season, we often add extra harvests, so there is always something new to discover.

Our stall works on a simple honesty system. You can pay by cash or card using the QR payment code, making it quick and easy to pick up what you need.

Whether you’re cooking dinner, looking for fresh ingredients or bringing home a bunch of flowers, our stall celebrates the best of the garden each week.

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Produce harvests are undertaken by volunteers and 100% of income from sales go back into the Garden. 

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Support the Raasay Walled Garden wherever you are near or far, by purchasing our merchandise or becoming a Friend of the Garden and helping our community grow.

Our range of merchandise is inspired by the garden and its seasons, with all profits going directly towards its upkeep and future care.

Every purchase helps support growing, maintenance, and community activity within the Raasay Walled Garden.

UK postage is £5 

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FRIENDS OF RAASAY WALLED GARDEN

If you live on Raasay, you’re already a Friend of the Walled Garden.

Community Friends receive:

No sign-up required — pop in, take part, and enjoy the garden.

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For those who don’t live on Raasay but want to stay connected and support the garden.

Subscribe and become a supporter friend, or give a year’s subscription as a gift.

Supporter Friends receive:

Your yearly subscription directly supports the care, growth, and future of the Walled Garden

• Price £35 per year

The annual Walled Garden Fayre, held each May/June, is fast becoming a standout summer celebration, now heading into its second year.

This vibrant community event brings together locals and visitors for a day packed with quirky fun and island flavour.

Highlights include the much-loved 100 Square game, the hilariously chaotic “Dink the Mink,” friendly darts competitions, a plant stall, and a BBQ feast of local lamb & beef burgers from Skye Free Range, Raasay Venison Burgers on buns made by Raasay baker haven bread and wood, and fresh Raasay langoustine with Walled Garden salad.

With plenty more activities and garden charm to enjoy, the Fayre offers a lively, welcoming atmosphere that captures the spirit of Raasay at its best.

Date of the 2026 Fayre

Saturday 6th June 

12 pm – 4 pm

Explore the rich history of the Raasay Walled Garden through images, stories, and archives that trace its journey from historic estate garden to thriving community space.

PORTFOLIO-01 HISTORY is a detailed exploration of the Raasay Walled Garden, tracing its evolution from a productive estate garden to its eventual decline and later community ownership. It highlights what was grown within its sheltered walls, from fruit and vegetables to tender crops supported by the glasshouses. The guide also highlights the gardeners who worked there, their skills, and seasonal routines. It acknowledges the garden’s quieter years of neglect, offering context to its current restoration. Together, it provides a thoughtful and engaging insight into the garden’s past and ongoing story.

PORTFOLIO 02 – COMMUNITY documents the restoration of Raasay Walled Garden through the efforts of the local community. It charts the journey from an overgrown, underused space to a working garden shaped by volunteers and our part-time gardeners. The guide highlights community growing, workshops, and the gradual revival of the garden. It also looks ahead, outlining our plans including the restoration of the glasshouses, new indoor spaces, and improved accessibility. Together, it captures both the progress made and the long-term vision for a sustainable, community led garden.

Get involved with the Raasay Walled Garden by volunteering, joining the sub-group, or taking part in regular working days; connect, learn new skills, and help the garden thrive.

Within the Walled Garden, there are eight community allotment plots, each cared for by local growers who bring their own ideas, skills, and crops to the space. Current plot holders include The Get Growing Group and 7 individuals, each contributing to the garden’s diversity.

These plots are places for people to grow food, experiment with different plants, and enjoy the process of tending the land through the seasons. Together they add colour, variety, and knowledge to the wider garden, showing how productive small growing spaces can be.

The allotments are an important part of the Walled Garden community, encouraging shared learning and a stronger connection to locally grown food.

If you are interested in having a plot in the future, please email us to join the waiting list, and we’ll be in touch if a space becomes available.

Sign up for our Raasay Walled Garden event updates and stay connected with our growing community. We will keep you up to date with forthcoming workshops, events, and volunteer opportunities.

Whether you’re local or just love gardens, we would be delighted to share our journey with you.

If you would like more than just the event updates, then please join our Supporter Friends of Raasay Walled Garden paid subscription.

We keep messages seasonal, relevant, and never overwhelming, with the option to unsubscribe at the bottom of every email.

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