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Tourists can also go sea kayaking or power kiting and fishing. Pony trekking available on the rare, native Eriskay Ponies. [62] [63] Transport [ edit ] Air [ edit ] Twin Otter at Barra airport Us Scottish folk have a tendency to throw around the word ‘wee’, even in instances where something isn’t all that small. I can assure you however that Barra definitely falls into the ‘wee’ category.
Barra (Traigh Mhòr) Airport (Na h-Eileanan Siar) UK climate averages". Met Office. Archived from the original on 21 March 2020 . Retrieved 21 March 2020. Besides being regularly featured in various television programmes on the Scottish Gaelic channel BBC Alba since it began broadcasting in 2008, Barra has also been part of: Airports nearest to Barra are sorted by the distance to the airport from the city centre. Follow relate airport hotel guides for accommodation booking. For more information on what to expect in the Outer Hebrides now it is gradually opening its doors once again, watch the video below. The Slí an Easa trail passes some gorgeous waterfalls and takes you to a viewing point that offers magnificewnt views of the Coomroe Valley. There’s another viewing point later in the walk that’ll treat you to a panoramic view of the valley. 4. Slí na Sléibhe (2.5km/2 hours – Red trail on map)
I’d argue that the Slí na Sléibhe trail is the best of the 4 Gougane Barra Walks. This is a tough trail that takes you right up into the mountains. The Western Isles ferry services are run by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac for short) and connect our islands to the mainland and our island-groups to each other offer a great opportunity to ease yourself into an island-hopping holiday and really feel like you are getting away from it all at the start of something special.
We endeavour to provide information on airtravel to the Outer Hebrides and ferryservices for the Western Isles as well as offering help with public transport options ( busesand taxis) on Lewis, Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Grimsay, Eriskay, Berneray, Barra and Vatersay. Five generations of the same family (the Lucey’s) have run this gorgeous hotel since it was built in 1936 and you’ll find the hotel in a very idyllic setting, on the edge of Gougane Barra Lake, a stone’s throw from St. Finbarr’s Oratory. The uninhabited islands of Mingulay, Berneray and Pabbay (also known as the Bishop's Isles) sit at the southern most tip of the Western Isles chain. There are high cliffs and huge seabird colonies. The islands (now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland) were evacuated in 1912 and the ruins of croft houses can still be seen. This friendly restaurant serves a fantastic collection of Indian dishes as well as fish and chips at a very reasonable price, and they even sell ready-made meals to heat up at home. If the restaurant is closed then you’ll find some of their ready-made dishes for sale in the Buth Bharraigh shop. Things to Do
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The Barra Heritage & Cultural Centre ( Dualchas) has a cafe, genealogy documents, art exhibitions and activities. Telephone 01871 810 413. When you drive up from the ferry, you need to turn left to get to the centre. In 1293, King John Balliol established the Sheriffdom of Skye, which included the Outer Hebrides. Following his usurpation, the sheriffdom ceased to be mentioned [note 4], and the Garmoran lordship (including Barra) was confirmed to Ruaidhrí Mac Ruaidhrí, the head of Clann Ruaidhri. In 1343, King David II issued a further charter to Ruaidhrí's son, Raghnall, [17] but Raghnall's assassination, just three years later, left Garmoran in the hands of Amy of Garmoran. Built by Robert Stevenson, the Barra Head lighthouse on Berneray was completed in 1833. The light was automated in 1980 and the keepers' accommodation is now partially derelict (care should be taken inside). A more direct route to South Uist exists via the mainland port of Mallaig, sailing to Lochboisdale in 3 hours 30mins.
When it comes to accommodation in Scotland, there's a fantastic choice of amazing stays from luxury hotels to glamping getaways. Barra Distillery is the only distillery on the Isle of Barra and is the most westerly distillery in Scotland. There’s a short, 3km scenic drive at Gougane Barra which takes very little time (less than 10 minutes) to finish, if you drive it from start to finish. Facilities for tourists include a bank, post office, cafes, bars and restaurants, a petrol forecourt, gift shops and a supermarket, in addition to a number of tourist attractions in the immediate area that may tempt visitors to spend more time than they were expecting. Edited by John Lorne Campbell (1936), The Book of Barra, Being accounts of the Island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides written by various authors at various times, together with unpublished letters and other matter relating to the Island. Published by G. Routledge and Sons Ltd. and printed by the Edinburgh Press in 1936. Republished by Acair in 1998 ( ISBN 0861521048)
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The airport is set on a huge sandy beach where planes land from the mainland and neighbouring islands. rooms. Large modern building, family run, good food, nice location on the west coast of the island overlooking a beach near the main road. Tel 01871 810383. This trail is surrounded by high hills and it takes in everything from the River Lee, several little footbridges and the shore of the Lough. 3. Slí an Easa (1.8km/1.5 hours – Green trail on map)
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