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The beach landing on Barra is a unique and memorable experience. When the tide is out, the twin otter plane lands on the beach landing strip. It is said to be the only runway in the world which handles regular scheduled flights. If you have the opportunity, it should not be missed!
There are daily flights to and from Barra from Glasgow, taking apporximately 1 hour.
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We have an advisory on this route at the Hebrides Range. See route waypoints here.
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Flora and Fauna - Machair
The very dark purple marked leaves are characteristic of this Orchid. It differs from Northern…
Flora & Fauna
A small orchid with yellowish flowers. Although not particularly rare, they can be difficult to…
Marinas, Harbours & Moorings
A good sheltered natural harbour offers protection from all directions. It is on the east side of…
Birds - Golden Eagle
It likes to soar and glide on air currents, holding its wings in a shallow 'V'. Eagles have…
Garage
You will find Ardhasaig Filling Station just north of Tarbert on the Isle of Harris for all your…
Traigh Mhor is the beach where the plane lands - the only scheduled plane landing that…
This beautiful beach is the spectacular site of Barra’s amazing airport – but only at low…
Traigh Eais is sandy beach over a mile long, bordered on the east side by a extensive…
Ophioglossum vulgatum.- Very small fern 3cm tall
Cille Bharra has a long history of Christian worship, from its establishment in the early…
The chapel at Cille Bharra was perhaps founded as early as the 7th century AD, being…
Elecampan (Inula Helenium) is a tall yellow cultivated flower, now growing wild.
Bog bean (Menyanthes Triolaiata). This lovely flower, often overlooked, can be found in…
A great beach for all the family or a quiet walk. At low tide there are caves to explore…
Primula vulgaris
Magnificent display of a common species
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Great white sandy beach. Perfect for…
Built in 2000 for Barra & Vatersay Housing Association (now part of HHP) by Ben Tindall…
A well preserved iron age galleried dun situated on hill to the east of Cuier cemetery
Platanthera bifolia
This delicate coloured orchid, becoming quite rare, can be found at …
Drosera intermedia. - Insectivorous plant found in marshy ground
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