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
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