Links
We pride ourselves on the quality of our courses, activities and staff, and there are others out there doing a similarly great job. Here are links to the websites of some who might be of interest to you.
www.jmt.org/john-muir-award.co.uk
An environmental award scheme focused on wild places, which encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration. Many of our courses include this scheme.
www.aals.org.uk
The Adventure Activities Licensing Scheme inspects the safety management systems of outdoor activity centres for young people under 18 on behalf of the Health & Safety Executive. Raasay House is licensed by AALS.
www.rya.org.uk
The RYA is the UK’s national association for all forms of recreational and competitive boating, including sailing, motor cruising, sports boats, windsurfing, inland boating, powerboat racing and personal watercraft.
www.britishcanoeunion.org.uk
The BCU is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK.
www.slowfood.com
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic organisation founded in 1989. It aims to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat.
www.fast-boat.net
Based on Skye, reliable and affordable RIB charter.
www.campandtrek.org.uk
A charity organisation which offers disadvantaged young people the opportunity to participate in adventurous outdoor activities, and experience a completely different way of life. Raasay House has hosted many Camp & Trek expeditions.
www.scotchontherocksguiding.co.uk
Friendly and experienced guiding, tuition and taster sessions in all aspects of mountaineering.
www.hebrideanpathways.co.uk
Experience the most rewarding rock climbs, walks and scrambles on Skye and throughout Scotland, as well as Alpine holidays and many worldwide treks.
www.raasayrumble.com
The Raasay Rumble is a ten hour mountain bike endurance race that will test your climbing ability and technical agility.
www.thebmc.co.uk
The British Mountaineering Council is the representative body that protects and promotes the interests of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers.
www.mltuk.org
The mountain leader training board is the co-ordinating body for all mountain training schemes in the UK, overseeing the training and assessment of around 6,000 leaders, instructors and guides.
www.highlandbiodiversity.com
www.skye-birds.com
www.gwadesign.co.uk
Highly experienced graphic designer, Graeme Wilson is responsible for Raasay House’s brand new corporate identity and website.
www.thetorridon.com From peace and tranquility to excitement and adventure, The Torridon has something for everyone. Fine dining fuses with sumptuous living at the main hotel or informal eating meets cosy, high quality accommodation at The Torridon Inn. Relax with a dram by an open log fire or take part in one of the varied activities on offer – whatever you decide, we can make it happen.
