Raasay: Churchton Bay, Ferry, and Ben Tianavaig on Skye

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Photos of the Inner Hebrides island of Raasay, Scotland.
Glamaig across the Narrows of Raasay

Glamaig across the Narrows of Raasay

09 Apr 2016 112
Glamaig (775m) on Skye across the Narrows of Raasay, viewed from 'Kate's Cottage' on Raasay.
Dolerite dyke in Druim an Fhurain Sandstone

Dolerite dyke in Druim an Fhurain Sandstone

09 Apr 2016 119
The wave-cut platform just in front of Kate's Cottage exposes the Druim an Fhurain Sandstone (Jurassic) cut by a steeply dipping dolerite dyke (Tertiary). The Cuillins on Skye form the backdrop across the Narrows of Raaasy.
'Kate's Cottage'

'Kate's Cottage'

09 Apr 2016 171
'Kate's Cottage' was home for a week during my stay on Raasay.
Clachan and Churchton Bay

Clachan and Churchton Bay

09 Apr 2016 121
The small settlement of Clachan overlooks Churchton Bay on the island of Raasay. Photo taken from the Raasay ferry.
View back to Skye

View back to Skye

09 Apr 2016 118
Looking back to Skye and the Cuillins from the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hallaig , en route to Raasay. The twin peaked mountain just right of centre is Glamaig (775m).
Inverarish and Dùn Caan

Inverarish and Dùn Caan

09 Apr 2016 90
The village of Inverarish is the largest settlement on Raasay. The two terraces of cottages were originally built to house workers at the nearby former ironstone mine. Dùn Caan (444m), the highest point on Raasay, overlooks the scene.
Raasay old ferry pier

Raasay old ferry pier

09 Apr 2016 123
The old ferry terminal and quay at East Suisnish on the island of Raasay. The quay was formerly used to transport processed iron ore from the iron mine near Inverarish. The buildings and ruins behind the pier are the remains of the iron ore processing plant. The present-day ferry terminal, opened in 2011, is at Clachan, 2 km to the NNE.
On the ferry to Raasay

On the ferry to Raasay

09 Apr 2016 139
On board the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hallaig , en route to Raasay from Sconser
MV Hallaig bridge

MV Hallaig bridge

09 Apr 2016 101
Bridge of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hallaig , en route to Raasay from Sconser
Raasay and ferry from Sconser

Raasay and ferry from Sconser

09 Apr 2016 98
View to the island of Raasay from the ferry terminal at Sconser on the island of Skye. The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hallaig is approaching Sconser. The prominent flat-topped summit on the skyline is Dùn Caan (444m), the highest point on Raasay.
Loch Sligachan and Raasay from Sconser

Loch Sligachan and Raasay from Sconser

09 Apr 2016 191
View over Loch Sligachan to the island of Raasay from the ferry terminal at Sconser on the island of Skye. The prominent flat-topped summit on the skyline is Dùn Caan (444m), the highest point on Raasay.
Calum's Road with wheelbarrow, Raasay

Calum's Road with wheelbarrow, Raasay

06 Apr 2014 423
This is the start of Calum's Road on the island of Raasay, Scotland. The abandoned wheelbarrow appeared a few years ago but no-one seems to think of it as fly-tipped litter and it has taken on the role of 'Calum's Wheelbarrow'!
Three islands view - Eilean Fladday and Skye from the Torren footpath, Raasay, Scotland

Three islands view - Eilean Fladday and Skye from…

06 Apr 2014 345
Looking north from the Torren footpath at the north end of Raasay, to the small island Eilean Fladday. The north-east coast of Skye is visible in the distance.
Rainbow over Brochel castle, Raasay, Scotland

Rainbow over Brochel castle, Raasay, Scotland

06 Apr 2014 1 1 283
It gives you all a chance to sing. All together now: "Somewhere under the rainbow..."
Inverarish on the island of Raasay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland.

Inverarish on the island of Raasay, Inner Hebrides…

05 Apr 2014 247
This view of the former ironstone mining village of Inverarish was taken from the deck of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV 'Loch Striven', en-route to Raasay from Sconser on Skye.
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