Raasay - The breathtaking whisky island we can't wait to visit when lockdown ends

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Skye is a tiny Scottish island that is making the most of its stunning scenery by adding a little spirit appeal in a bid to become one of Scotland's most exciting new whisky destinations.The beautiful Hebridean island of Raasay, which is home to a population of just over 165 and takes just 25 minutes on a ferry to get to from Skye, offers not only a paradise for walkers and nature lovers but also for fans of whisky and gin.At just 14 miles long and five miles wide, the tiny island ( the name of which is derived from Ratharsair in Gaelic which means Isle of the Roe Deer) is dwarfed by its more popular neighbour, meaning that in previous years it was often overlooked as a tourist destination.However, this changed in 2017 with the arrival of.