Herring Walk
Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides
Type:Walks
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The short walk round the bay has excellent displays, telling the story of the herring industry on Barra. The bay was once filled with so many fishing boats that it was possible to walk across the bay, boat to boat, without getting your feet wet.
Kisimul Castle sits on a rocky islet just off the coast of Barra at Castlebay
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Neolithic people settled here around 4000 BC and built an artificial platform behind a…
This is the only standing stone of any size still erect on Barra.
The wreck of an RAF Catalina seaplane that tragically crashed on the hill killing three…
This site was investigated by Channel 4's Time Team in May 2007. Amongst other remains, a…
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A well preserved iron age galleried dun situated on hill to the east of Cuier cemetery
Watch the seals laze on the rocks off shore - you may even catch them coming for a cheeky…
A great beach for all the family or a quiet walk. At low tide there are caves to explore…
The chapel at Cille Bharra was perhaps founded as early as the 7th century AD, being…
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Great white sandy beach. Perfect for…
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