Distillery to open 5 luxury lodges on island with 161 people
Now, the distillery is to open more accommodation with the introduction of Na Bothain (The Bothies), five lodges inspired by the traditional Scottish bothy..
In Gaelic, 'bothan'/'bothain' (plural) refers to a homely shelter typically found across the Scottish countryside where travellers and travellers can find respite from the elements.
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On the site, every Bothan will be different, but all will feature floor-to-ceiling windows that provide views of the island's wild beauty. Guests can also expect handcrafted Hebridean textiles, and island-inspired artwork.
Bookings for the accommodation are open Thursdays through to Mondays from October 2025, and throughout November until the distillery closes for a short break over winter. The lodges will also be available for large group bookings
Early reservations for 2026 are also now open.
Coinciding with the launch of Na Bothain is the introduction of "The Draamers' Experience", an immersive whisky adventure designed for those who want to go deeper into the world of Isle of Raasay whisky.
The new two-night distillery experience will take place Monday – Wednesday and Wednesday – Friday throughout November and select dates in December.
'We are thrilled to be opening Na Bothain this October and welcome more guests to our island,' says William Dobbie, managing director.
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'They offer a whole new way to experience Raasay, not just as a whisky, but as a place. Along with the 6 bedrooms currently available in our distillery building, we will be able to host up to 28 guests so we are delighted to introduce The Draamers' Experience which will immerse Raasay enthusiasts into the heart of our distillery operations.
"We look forward to welcoming this new exciting chapter in our journey.'
Details of all accommodation options at Isle of Raasay Distillery, Na Bothain and Borodale House, can be found on the distillery's website.
The distillery was recently been awarded the top 10% places to visit worldwide by TripAdvisor.
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