Isle of Raasay whisky distiller appointed

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Details: Created: 12 July 2017

The Isle of Raasay is set to have its first legal whisky distiller.

Iain Robertson has been appointed distiller of R&B Distillers' Raasay Distillery.

He is a graduate of Heriot-Watt University's Brewing and Distilling School in Edinburgh.

The new distillery is to due to open in September.

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	1 Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 11:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye Easter Sunday Exhibition opening - 11am to 4pm Easter Sunday at Sligachan 01:00 PM Sligachan Hotel, Sligachan , Isle of Skye Easter Bunny rumoured to arrive at 2pm! Peter Rabbit 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 32mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy.Stars: James Corden, Margot Robbie, Daisy Elizabeth Reeder, tea with the author 03:00 PM Bogmyrtle Cafe, Sleat , Isle of Skye writer Elizabeth Reeder will talk about the joys and challenges of writing and reading Date : 2018-04-01
2 Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Peter Rabbit 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 32mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy.Stars: James Corden, Margot Robbie, Daisy Date : 2018-04-02	3 Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Peter Rabbit 11:00 AM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 32mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy.Stars: James Corden, Margot Robbie, Daisy Maeve Mackinnon 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Live Music Old Blind Dogs 07:30 PM Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Sleat , Isle of Skye popular quartet Old Blind Dogs will showcase their trademark musical style Date : 2018-04-03	4 Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Peter Rabbit 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 32mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy.Stars: James Corden, Margot Robbie, Daisy Macbeth 07:15 PM Talla Duisdale, Isle of skye Join us at Talla Duisdale for a wonderful opportunity to watch Macbeth Date : 2018-04-04	5 Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Peter Rabbit 11:00 AM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 32mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy.Stars: James Corden, Margot Robbie, Daisy Date : 2018-04-05	6 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Plockton Craft Fairs 10:30 AM Plockton Village Hall Plockton Village Hall will be the location for a two days of craft fairs.Starting today (Friday 6 April) and lasting until tomorrow (Saturday 7 April), the Bollywood Va Va Voom! 12:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree INDIAN DANCE CLASSES A Wrinkle in Time 01:45 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 50mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Aros Community Youth Theatre (S4-S6) 02:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Skye, Cloud Island - book launch 03:00 PM The Aros Centre, Portree The book, entitled "Skye, Cloud Island," features the work of landscape photographer, Morten Hansenis and Quiz night at the Sligachan Hotel 07:30 PM Seumas' Bar, Isle of Skye , UK £2 entry per person Eduardo Martín & Ahmed Dickinson Cárdenas 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Live Music Date : 2018-04-06	7 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Aros Community Youth Theatre (P1-3) 10:00 AM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Plockton Craft Fairs 10:30 AM Plockton Village Hall Plockton Village Hall will be the location for a two days of craft fairs.Starting today (Friday 6 April) and lasting until tomorrow (Saturday 7 April), the A Wrinkle in Time - Sensory friendly screening 11:00 AM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Autism friendly and sensory friendly cinema screening Aros Community Youth Theatre (P4-7) 11:30 AM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Aros Community Youth Theatre (S1-S3) 01:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people A Wrinkle in Time 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 50mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Date : 2018-04-07	8 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another A Wrinkle in Time 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 50mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Date : 2018-04-08
9 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. A Wrinkle in Time 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 50mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Date : 2018-04-09	10 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. A Wrinkle in Time 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 50mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Somerville, Napier & Reid - Ceilidh 07:30 PM Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC Main Hall, Sleat , Isle of Skye ‘The Cask Strength Ceilidh Band’ later for dancing Date : 2018-04-10	11 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. A Wrinkle in Time 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 50mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Diving for Gold: HMS Edinburgh 07:00 PM Minginish Community Hall, Isle of Skye The talk will be delivered by Sam Brooke. He says: "The talk will reveal the incredible story of the salvage Date : 2018-04-11	12 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. A Wrinkle in Time 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 50mins. Rating: PG. Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Date : 2018-04-12	13 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Bollywood Va Va Voom! 12:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree INDIAN DANCE CLASSES Finding your feet 01:45 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 51mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Comedy, Drama. Stars: Joanna Lumley, Timothy Spall, David Hayman, Imelda Aros Community Youth Theatre (S4-S6) 02:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Quiz night at the Sligachan Hotel 07:30 PM Seumas' Bar, Isle of Skye , UK £2 entry per person Trail West 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Live Music Date : 2018-04-13	14 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Aros Community Youth Theatre (P1-3) 10:00 AM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Aros Community Youth Theatre (P4-7) 11:30 AM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Aros Community Youth Theatre (S1-S3) 01:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Hebridean Traditions of Wool-working 02:00 PM Skye Makers Gallery, Isle of Skye Hebridean Traditions of Wool-working - Demonstrations, workshops, songs and stories. 2pm-4pm Hand-spinning workshop Finding your feet 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 51mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Comedy, Drama. Stars: Joanna Lumley, Timothy Spall, David Hayman, Imelda Date : 2018-04-14	15 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Finding your feet 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 51mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Comedy, Drama. Stars: Joanna Lumley, Timothy Spall, David Hayman, Imelda Date : 2018-04-15
16 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Calamity Jane - Dementia friendly screening 11:00 AM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Suitable for all, but particularly for people with dementia and their friends, family and carers Date : 2018-04-16	17 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Finding your feet 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 51mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Comedy, Drama. Stars: Joanna Lumley, Timothy Spall, David Hayman, Imelda Date : 2018-04-17	18 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Made in Minginish - artisan market 11:00 AM Minginish Community Hall The Made In Minginish artisan market will take place every Wednesday until mid-September.Featuring crafts Dunvegan Country Market 11:00 AM Dunvegan Community Hall Local Crafts & Produce Peter Rabbit - Parent & toddler friendly 12:45 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye These screenings are for parents/guardians and pre-school children only. No child, no entry. Date : 2018-04-18	19 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Exhibition on screen: Van Gogh 07:00 PM The Aros Centre, Portree VINCENT VAN GOGH: A NEW WAY OF SEEING – From the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam. Date : 2018-04-19	20 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Maggie & Suzi's Pop up Boutique 11:00 AM An Crubh, Sleat , Isle of Skye Maggie and Suzi's pop up boutique will be returning to Skye. Products from the Inverness-based shop will be Bollywood Va Va Voom! 12:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree INDIAN DANCE CLASSES Tomb Raider 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 58mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Action Adventure. Stars: Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Aros Community Youth Theatre (S4-S6) 02:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Cèilidh to mark opening of new Gaelic school in Portree 07:30 PM The opening of Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh is to be celebrated with a ceilidh.Comann nam Pàrant Port Rìgh Quiz night at the Sligachan Hotel 07:30 PM Seumas' Bar, Isle of Skye , UK £2 entry per person Rick Taylor's Music Camp 07:30 PM Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr, Sleat , Isle of Skye Come along for an informal night of band music and solos Date : 2018-04-20	21 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Fish - Scottish Artists at Skyeworks gallery 10:00 AM Skyeworks Gallery, Portree , Isle of Skye An exhibition of artwork themed around FISH. Over 20 artists present Fish in a wide range of media. Maggie & Suzi's Pop up Boutique 10:00 AM An Crubh, Sleat , Isle of Skye Maggie and Suzi's pop up boutique will be returning to Skye. Products from the Inverness-based shop will be Aros Community Youth Theatre (P1-3) 10:00 AM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Spring Fair in Portree 11:00 AM Portree Community Centre Arts, crafts, recycled goods and a café - all of the above will be part of a Spring Fair in Portree. Aros Community Youth Theatre (P4-7) 11:30 AM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Aros Community Youth Theatre (S1-S3) 01:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Tomb Raider 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 58mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Action Adventure. Stars: Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Andy Irvine 07:30 PM Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr, Sleat , Isle of Skye one of the great Irish singers, his voice truly gets to the very soul of Ireland. Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton 07:30 PM Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr, Sleat , Isle of Skye ROSS AINSLIE AND ALI HUTTON 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr Winners of the BBC Radio 2 Date : 2018-04-21	22 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Tomb Raider 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 58mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Action Adventure. Stars: Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Date : 2018-04-22
23 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Evidence for Change - science talk in Sleat 07:30 PM Ardvasar Hall A talk from the Science and Policy Officer of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust will take place on Tomb Raider 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 58mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Action Adventure. Stars: Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Date : 2018-04-23	24 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Tomb Raider 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 1hr 58mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Action Adventure. Stars: Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Date : 2018-04-24	25 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Made in Minginish - artisan market 11:00 AM Minginish Community Hall The Made In Minginish artisan market will take place every Wednesday until mid-September.Featuring crafts The Time Machine 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Can we change the future? Or has the end already begun? Date : 2018-04-25	26 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Date : 2018-04-26	27 Skye Camanachd exhibition extended 12:00 AM Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre A Skye and Lochalsh Archive exhibition has proved to be so popular that it will be extended for another Bollywood Va Va Voom! 12:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree INDIAN DANCE CLASSES Ready Player One 02:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 2hr 20mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Action Adventure, Sci-Fi. Stars: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Aros Community Youth Theatre (S4-S6) 02:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Auction of promises at Kyleakin 07:30 PM Kyleakin Community Hall Kyleakin Connections will be holding an auction of promises.Up for auction will be cake by Fiona MacKinnon, Buffet & Silent Auction 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree In aid of Skye Branch Cancer Research Quiz night at the Sligachan Hotel 07:30 PM Seumas' Bar, Isle of Skye , UK £2 entry per person Date : 2018-04-27	28 Aros Community Youth Theatre (P1-3) 10:00 AM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Aros Community Youth Theatre (P4-7) 11:30 AM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Soup and pudding lunch 12:00 PM Portree A soup and pudding lunch will be held in Portree.Former Portree High School maths teacher, Gael Dunan, has Dunvegan 10K 12:00 PM Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, Dunvegan , Isle of Skye A stunning mixed terrain 10k race! Unaffiliated Runners Register here - £15.00 Affiliated Runners Register here - 13.00 Aros Community Youth Theatre (S1-S3) 01:15 PM The Aros Centre, Portree Aros Community Youth Theatre School will run weekly drama and performance classes for young people Ready Player One 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 2hr 20mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Action Adventure, Sci-Fi. Stars: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Date : 2018-04-28	29 Ready Player One 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 2hr 20mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Action Adventure, Sci-Fi. Stars: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Date : 2018-04-29
30 Ready Player One 07:30 PM The Aros Centre, Portree , Isle of Skye Running Time: 2hr 20mins. Rating: 12A. Genre: Action Adventure, Sci-Fi. Stars: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Date : 2018-04-30

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