http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Isle-of-Raasay/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , United Kingdom , Scotland , Isle of Raasay en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:15:06 UTC Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:15:06 UTC Tuesday 18 March After a few blissful days on the Isle of Skye we decided to venture to an even remoter island the Isle of Raasay. The island of Raasay only has 200 residents and is a 15 minute ferry ride away from Skye. We were intrigued to go to the island because we knew that it sees very few visitors. Most people spend all of their time on Skye which is a shame because the island is truly http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Isle-of-Raasay/blog-260905.html Irsquom out sailing on the sound of Raasay in the lsquoOigh Niseachrsquo with 2 other instructors 8 students a teacher. The conditions are far from perfect. It is overcast cold there is a distinct lack of wind. Itrsquos more like drifting than sailing. In the brief moments when we get a gust of winds itrsquos accompanied by buckets of rain hail stones. The kiddies donrsquot lik http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Isle-of-Raasay/blog-191664.html Raasay is a small island between isle of Skye and the west coast of Scotland. It has a tiny population of 200 consists of one pub one shop and the outdoor centre. One of Raasay's newest residents is none other than Andrew. My first thoughts of Rassay as we pulled up to the secluded dock that took us over to the island was 'where the hell are we' We were in the middle of nowhere. We were hoping http://www.travelblog.org//Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Isle-of-Raasay/blog-148783.html