Raasay Forest, Raasay
Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)
Site Name Raasay Forest, Raasay
Classification Shieling Hut(S) (Post Medieval)
Canmore ID 80915
Site Number NG54SE 27
NGR NG 5770 4468
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/80915
- Council Highland
- Parish Portree
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Skye And Lochalsh
- Former County Inverness-shire
NG54SE 27 5770 4468
On the E-facing slope above Raasay Forest, at a height of 130m OD are the remains of one double celled and two single celled shielings. All are of very rough boulder construction incorporating very large rocks; one uses a very large boulder as a roof lintel.
Visited by R Wilson, 26 March 1991.
R Miket et al 1991; NMRS MS/530.
