Isle Of Raasay Distillery

4-star distillery hotel on the Isle of Raasay - Scotland's only working distillery where guests can stay on-site

Distillery Experience

The Isle of Raasay Distillery Hotel offers guests complimentary distillery tours and tastings of its award-winning single malt and gin, produced with locally sourced botanicals. The property runs an exclusive cask ownership program, allowing guests to follow the maturation of their own whisky through multiple cask types. Recognized as Tourism Destination of the Year and Best Brand Experience at the Scottish Whisky Awards, the distillery is the only distillery hotel in Scotland where guests can stay at a working distillery.

Dining

The Isle of Raasay Distillery Hotel's restaurant serves dinner and breakfast, with a continental, à la carte, and full English/Irish breakfast menu made from locally sourced Scottish ingredients. A private dining experience features fresh local produce, and the bar offers signature cocktails using the distillery's own spirits. Outdoor picnic areas and special diet menus are available for guests.

Rooms

The distillery hotel offers accommodations including queen rooms with sea views, small double rooms, and the newly built bothys that provide full-height windows overlooking the Cuillin Range. The bothys include a breakfast delivery service, letting guests enjoy the view from bed, and each room comes with a welcome dram of Raasay whisky. All rooms have private bathrooms with free toiletries, streaming services, and work desks.

Location & Island

The distillery hotel sits on the Isle of Raasay, accessible by a short ferry from the Isle of Skye, providing a quiet island setting. Nearby attractions include Dun Caan mountain, Brochel Castle, and Seaflower Skye tours in Portree, with access to notable nature trails. Guest rooms and common areas offer views of the Hebridean landscape and the Cuillin mountains.

Facilities & Activities

The adults-only property has a sun terrace, picnic area, and a guests-only lounge with an honesty bar. On-site activities include local culture classes and board games, with luggage storage and facilities for disabled guests provided. The hotel includes a shared lounge with TV, outdoor furniture, and CCTV and smoke alarms for security.

• Distillery: Scotland's only distillery hotel with on-site guest stays, complimentary tours and cask ownership
• Dining: Locally sourced Scottish cuisine, private dining, and house-distilled spirits
• Rooms: Queen rooms, sea-view suites, and bothys with breakfast delivery
• Location: Isle of Raasay, short ferry from Skye, hiking to Dun Caan and Brochel Castle
• Amenities: Adults-only, honesty bar, sun terrace, local culture classes