Rousay is very rich in archaeological sites, and with so much to see and do, you may wish to take a taxi around the island, in order to see as much of the island as possible during
your visit. Luckily, RAFT Services, a provider of taxis and minibus hires on the island of Rousay, can take you to and from any of the wonderful destinations on Rousay.
Taxis and minibus hires with RAFT Services are available 7 days a week, all year round.
For more information, or to book, please contact RAFT Services:
Write to:
Richard Tipper
Howdis Meadow
Rousay
Orkney
Scotland
KW17 2PR
Telephone/Fax Number:
01856 821360
Mobile Number:
07746838761
E-mail:
richard@aroundrousay.co.uk
Taxi Prices
Taxi to anywhere on Rousay
(one way; up to 4 people): £ 15
Taxi to and from anywhere on Rousay
(return; up to 4 people): £ 25
Discounts are available for groups of more than four people - please contact RAFT Services for more information on group prices.
If you would like to visit more than one site on Rousay, please contact RAFT Services for more information on prices.
Please Note: Ferry tickets and lunches are not currently included in the above prices.
Please Note: Booking essential
Please Note: Admission to Midhowe Broch & Cairn; Knowe of Yarso;
Blackhammer Tomb; Taversoe Tuick; and the Heritage Centre is FREE.
Below are a couple of the most popular itinerary structures that people take when
visiting Rousay, but please feel free to alter the itineraries to suit your needs:
Itinerary (Sample 1):
| Time | Description |
| 10:40 | Ferry departs Tingwall |
| 11:05 | Arrive in Rousay |
| 11:15 | Visit Taversoe Tuick |
| 11:45 | Depart Taversoe Tuick |
| 12:00 | Visit Midhowe Broch and Cairn* |
| 14:00 | Depart Midhowe Broch and Cairn |
| 14:30 | Arrive at Pier following taxi 'around Rousay'** |
| 15:20 | Ferry departs Rousay |
*Picnic lunches available from The Pier or The Taversoe
**Opportunity to visit the Heritage Centre and The Pier
Availability: All year
Itinerary (Sample 2):
| Time | Description |
| 10:40 | Ferry departs Tingwall |
| 11:05 | Arrive in Rousay |
| 11:15 | Visit Taversoe Tuick |
| 11:45 | Depart Taversoe Tuick |
| 11:50 | Visit Knowe of Yarso* |
| 14.00 | Depart Knowe of Yarso |
| 14:15 | Visit Midhowe Broch and Cairn |
| 16:15 | Depart Midhowe Broch and Cairn |
| 16:30 | Arrive at Pier following taxi 'around Rousay'** |
| 17:30 | Ferry departs Rousay |
*Picnic lunches available from the The Pier, or lunch at The Taversoe
**Opportunity to visit the Heritage Centre and The Pier
Availability: All year