Welcome to the Isle of Barra
Notice! From 19th October 08 ferry fares have been slashed
(R.E.T)
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out more
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Strings are playing a three-date tour in the Western
Isles between 23 and 25 July, Click for more detail
The Isle of Barra is one of the most
attractive little islands in Britain and recently came first in
a 'Most Beautiful Island' competition. It's tranquillity,
distinctive culture and fascinating history make any visit to
Barra a memorable one. It is also an ideal starting point for
visiting and exploring the Uists and Benbecula.
The island is only 8 miles long and 4
miles wide, has beautiful white sand beaches and seven lochs
which provide great fishing for brown and sea trout. The
population is approximately 1300, many of whom still have the
Gaelic.
Castlebay was once a 19th century fishing
port and today is the main town on the Isle of Barra. There are
a couple of hotels, church, post office, school, grocers,
supermarket, bank, swimming pool and petrol station.
Click below for
information about:
Isle of Lewis
Isle
of Harris
Isle of
North Uist
Isle of South Uist
Isle of Benbecula
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