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Raasay
Raasay
Raasay forms part of the parish of Portree, Skye. This work
is a history of Raasay and traces the island's story from the
medieval period into the 20th century, showing that, far from
being a carbon copy of Skye, Raasay has a history of its own,
forged by its own unique attributes. Although there are traces
of human habitation dating from the last Ice Age, it is not
until the 16th century that written records are found. This
examination of these documents challenges many long-held assumptions
about the island's history, not least that the MacGilleCalum,
or MacLeods of Raasay, were believed to have received Raasay
from the MacLeods of Lewis, from whom they were directly descended.
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Remember: Memories of Raasay
Raasay is one of the least-known jewels of the Hebrides. Sheltered
by Skye to the west, this side of the island contrasts with
the stark grandeur of the eastern cliffs and valleys which lie
under the spectacular mountain Dun Caan. It is here that the
cleared townships of Hallaig, Suishnish and Screapadal, made
famous by the poet, Sorley Maclean, perhaps Raasay's most famous
son, are to be found. First published in 1989, John Nicolson's
volume of memoirs covers his early life on Raasay up to the
point he left in 1941. It is the story of Raasay and its people
in the inter-war years told through the eyes of someone who
loved and knew both intimately. It provides a glimpse of a lost
way of life, when Gaelic language and traditions had a much
stronger hold and when crofting held a much more dominant position.
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Best Routes on Skye and Raasay
Skye's bristling mountains and soaring coastline offer an enormous
selection of routes encompassing a wide variety of grades of
difficulty. Ralph Storer has selected some of the best walks
on the island in order to demonstrate fully the diversity of
the "Misty Isle" for new visitors and seasoned campaigners
alike. The walks offer different levels of difficulty, from
gentle coastal strolls to challenging mountain ascents, all
selected by an accomplished and respected walker, climber and
writer. Maps and instructions are also provided.
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