Taxis and Minibus Hires



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.

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 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


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 tours,
but please feel free to alter the itineraries to suit your needs:

Tour 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 Restaurant

**Opportunity to visit the Heritage Centre and the Pier Restaurant

Availablity: All year



Tour 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 Pier Restaurant, or lunch at Taversoe Hotel

**Opportunity to visit the Heritage Centre and the Pier Restaurant

Availablity: All year