Barra

Eat Sleep Drink your way around the Isle of Barra

Find your ‘Happy’ on the Isle of Barra – a stunningly beautiful island situated at the southern end of the archipelago of islands known as the Outer Hebrides.  Barra is linked with the neighbouring island of Vatersay by a 250 metre long causeway offering visitors a contrasting mix of island experiences. There are many rewards waiting for you on Barra which is famed for its natural beauty, idyllic beaches and spectacular rugged hills to the stunning wild flowers of the machair (Gaelic for low lying grassy plains) and its unique beach runway if you are arriving by air.

Barra offers a great range of facilities, attractions & activities for visitors and locals alike – spend some time exploring the coastline with its stunning choice of beaches – Tangasdale is a must with its white sands and crystal clear waters perfect for a cold water swim, paddle boarding or kayaking or for the more adventurous Vatersay is the start of the Herbridean Way a long distance route that takes you across 10 islands finishing on the Isle of Lewis.

For history buffs visit the Dualchas Heritage Centre where you can learn more about the history of life on the island, view art exhibitions and take part in cultural events or visit the stunning Kisimul Castle built in the 1400s at Castlebay for the Chief of the Macneils of Barra – whatever you do if you’re passing through, stop and stay for a while and enjoy ‘What’s on’ offer on the Isle of Barra.