Episode 7 - Raasay and Iona

In this episode of Scottish Island Adventures, hosts Coinneach MacLeod the Hebridean Baker, and singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway take us to the beautiful islands of Raasay and Iona, and we hear from special guest Ailidh Lennon.

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Iona shoreline with the the houses of Iona village in the background.

Raasay and Iona

Raasay and Iona are islands off islands. Raasay is reachable by a 15-minute ferry from Sconser on Skye. The island is known for its whisky and is dominated by Dun Caan - a distinctive flat-topped mountain. The sacred island of Iona - despite its small size - draws in visitors from across the world because of its historical and spiritual significance. Iona is accessible by a foot passenger ferry from Fionnphort on Mull. 

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Isle of Raasay Distillery

The Isle of Raasay Distillery emerged from centuries of illicit whisky distilling. It now offers guided tours of the whisky making process, luxury overnight accommodation, and a chance to sample the signature Raasay single malt, while taking in rugged views of Skye across the water.

Iona Abbey

Iona Abbey is one of Scotland’s most important spiritual sites. Established in AD 563 by St. Columba, the abbey was significant in the spreading of Christianity across the west of Scotland and has been a center for pilgrimage for centuries!

An aerial view of Calums road winding its way up the hilly landscap3 of Raasay.
An image of a golf course in Iona next to the sea. Wild golfing on Iona

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Father and his daughters standing on deck looking out to sea

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