Bothy
Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh
'Black Norman's House', set among ruined crofts at the far north end of Raasay near Arnish and Torran, looking across the Sound of Raasay to Skye. One open room with a fireplace and a sleeping platform, first restored by the MBA in 1995. A remote, hard-to-find spot.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 8 km· 2.5 hrs
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 40m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NG612524
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Fire or stove
- Water
- Peat-stained moorland burns nearby — filter and treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No reliable mobile signal; the north of Raasay is very isolated.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
A bothy with a real sense of the cleared north of Raasay — hard to find, hard to leave, and worth the ferry and the walk for the silence and the sea. Raasay's cleared townships lie all around, and you'll very likely have the place entirely to yourself.
Getting there
Drive to Arnish at the end of the famous Calum's Road in the north of Raasay, then continue on foot — a low-level coastal route with wide sea views to the abandoned townships.
Nearest parking: Arnish, end of Calum's Road, north Raasay
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Stalking season / estate access
The estate runs red deer stalking mid-August to 20 October; check before visiting in season.
What to expect inside
A single open-plan room, fireplace at one end and sleeping platform at the other. No firewood nearby — bring fuel.
Nearby hills
When to visit
An island walk-in exposed to Atlantic weather; ferry times to Raasay shape any visit. Spring and autumn are quietest.
Wildfire risk — May to October
Dry conditions increase wildfire risk during summer. Never light fires in the open. Use the bothy fireplace only, and ensure it is fully out before you leave.
Current conditions
Condition unverified
We have not received a recent visitor report for this bothy. Check the MBA bothy register for current status before relying on this bothy as shelter.
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 07:26
- Sunset
- 16:49
- Civil dawn
- 06:45
- Civil dusk
- 17:30
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh — common questions
- How far is the walk into Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh?
- It is 8km from Arnish, end of Calum's Road, north Raasay — about 2.5 hours at a steady walking pace. Drive to Arnish at the end of the famous Calum's Road in the north of Raasay, then continue on foot — a low-level coastal route with wide sea views to the abandoned townships.
- Can you have a fire in Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh?
- Yes — Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh has a fire or stove. Carry your own fuel in: dead wood is scarce around most Scottish bothies, and burning bothy furniture or fence posts is never acceptable.
- How many sleeping spaces does Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh have?
- 4 sleeping spaces — but bothies operate first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers. On busy weekends parties often pitch a tent outside if the bothy is full.
- Is there a water source near Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh?
- Peat-stained moorland burns nearby — filter and treat before drinking.
- When's the best time to visit Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh?
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October are the months to aim for. The estate runs red deer stalking mid-August to 20 October; check before visiting in season.
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