Shopping
SHOPPING ON RAASAY
There are number of shopping opportunities on Raasay including the island shop and post office as well as arts and crafts outlets.
Even though Raasay is a small island, with a permanent population of only around 196, it has an excellent and well-stocked community-owned shop. You will also find a selection of outlets on the island where you can choose presents for your nearest and dearest or a lovely item to take home with you as a reminder of your visit.
Raasay Community Stores
Raasay Community Stores is located in Inverarish, within walking distance of most of the island’s population and only 15–20 minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal. The shop stocks a wide range of groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh bread and rolls, daily newspapers, crisps and snacks, wines, beers and spirits, and much, much more! Local food and drink produce includes Raasay venison, Dexter beef, Raasay honey, and Raasay whisky and gin. Postcards and greetings cards are available by local photographers and artist Judy Evans, Trevor Stratford, David Carslaw & The Tiny Roost.
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 0900–1700.
The Post Office (free cash withdrawals available) is also located within the shop and is open Mon–Sat 0930–1200.
Raasay Community Stores, 29/30 Inverarish Terrace, Isle of Raasay IV40 8NS
Tel: 01478 660203
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Raasay House Gifts
A selection of gifts from Raasay and Skye are available in the gift shop located in Raasay House’s cafe.
Raasay Distillery
The Isle of Raasay Distillery shop features the distillery’s range of whisky and gin, as well as Raasay whisky casks. You’ll also find a selection of other distillery-branded items available to buy as a memento of your visit.
The Exchange
A wee gallery with artwork by Calum Gillies and a selection of gifts located in the old telephone exchange. Next to the Isle of Raasay Distillery, The Exchange also has a coffee nook and uses Temple’s ethically sourced coffee beans. Opening hours on their Facebook page.
Sound of Raasay
This wee shop sits on a family croft, opposite the Isle of Raasay Distillery and is the home of five island artisans.
Take a peek inside and you’ll find stunning artwork, jewellery, knitwear, cushions and more…
The Gallery
Raasay Gallery showcases the oil paintings of gallery owner, Gordon J Cheape (landscapes, portraits, abstracts and still lifes), plus artwork by local artists Judy Evans, Trevor Stratford and others
The Walled Garden
The weekly harvest is available from the Veg Shack just outside the gates to the Walled Garden. The harvest is put out during the growing season on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
The Crofty Box
The Crofty box filled with soaps, cards and eggs. All produced on the croft. located in Arnish at the end of Calum’s Road
Isle of Raasay
Raasay.com is managed by Raasay Development Trust (RDT) on behalf of the Raasay community.
Photos credits: Calum Gillies :: David Carslaw :: Hannah Moore :: Copywriting: Linsay MacLean