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While each island has its own features that make it unique, there’s one isle on the southern end of the chain that encompasses a little of everything, from beaches framed by turquoise waters to heather-covered hills with spectacular summit views. Please note the Uig Harbour Closures in 2023which will affect some of our ferry services.Uig Harbour in Skye will close for planned upgrade works from 16 January -13 March 2023 and 30 October - 11 December 2023. This will affect Tarbert (Harris)and Lochmaddy (North Uist) ferry services in particular with timetable changes to accommodate the service changes on the Stornoway, Lochboisdale and Sound of Harris ferries. More information is detailed here. This fascinating castle dates from the 16th century and is one of the most recognizable fortresses in Scotland thanks to its picturesque setting. Though access is only possible between April and September it’s a must-do for visitors to Barra in the summer months.
The Franciscan priest, specialist in mystical theology and author Rayner Torkington wrote a book describing how he was influenced after a chance encounter on Barra by meeting a hermit called Peter Calvay who had lived on the island of Hellisay for a number of years in the first half of the twentieth century. [57] The book titled ‘Peter Calvay, hermit: A personal rediscovery of prayer’ was first published in 1977 and has had at least eleven reprintings. Barra, Western Isles". Channel 4. Archived from the original on 23 January 2008 . Retrieved 21 January 2008. A pattern emerged during the trip; intermittent downpours, wild gusts of wind, but overall dry conditions with ample sunshine and blue skies. Set of stamps honours the courage of Britain's lifeboatmen and coastguards". The Times. 13 March 2008 . Retrieved 26 December 2008.Beyond the main island, a Bronze Age cemetery is located on Vatersay, as well as an Iron Age broch; the remains of a similarly aged broch is located on the east of Barra itself. Remains of Bronze Age burials and Iron Age roundhouses were also discovered in sand dunes, near the hamlet of Allasdale, following storms in 2007 [note 1]. Occupation of Barra continued during the later Iron Age, as evidenced by the discovery of a wheelhouse from the end of the period, which was later re-occupied between the 3rd and 4th centuries, and again in the 7th and 8th centuries. Christian faith has been important to the people of Barra since the arrival of St Columba in the 7thCentury, and visitors today can even see the remains of the Celtic Christian churchwhere a gravestone speaking to the island’s rich heritage with both a Celtic Cross and Norse runes engraved was discovered before being sent to the National Museum in Edinburgh. 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. Gougane Barra is 59km from Cork City Centre. Although it’s not close, it’s well worth carving out some time to visit. Are dogs allowed in Gougane Barra? International cooperation on the name comes as part of the Met Office's Name Our Storms program. It first launched in 2015 in collaboration with Irish and Dutch forecasters and sees a new list of names come out each September.
This trail stretches around 1.8km and should take you around 1.5 hours to complete. It’s also looped and it starts and finishes in the car park.The beaches are sublime and serene, the kind that provoke a “NO WAY! Is this really Scotland?” reaction. Elsewhere in the village, visitors can sample the spirits made by Scotland’s most westerly distillery. Isle of Barra Distillers has gained quite a reputation for its superb gin, but the company has now branched into rum and liqueurs that are equally tasty. If the castle doesn’t float your boat then you might prefer taking a boat tour to the wild and windy islands of Sandray, Pabbay and Mingulay. These tiny isles are a haven for wildlife and though they’re desolate they’re fascinating places to visit. 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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