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Barra Bunting is our unique island guestbook.
If you have visited Barra and/or Vatersay then…
Bird of Prey Trail
Location 13
When to visit?
The eagle species are seen throughout the year.
Spotting Tip
Eagles…
Flora and Fauna - Machair
Very distinctive leaves branching into 3 leaflets with pale crescent markings. Long flowering…
The chapel at Cille Bharra was perhaps founded as early as the 7th century AD, being…
Ophioglossum vulgatum.- Very small fern 3cm tall
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Great white sandy beach. Perfect for…
Primula vulgaris
Magnificent display of a common species
Traigh Eais is sandy beach over a mile long, bordered on the east side by a extensive…
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…
A great beach for all the family or a quiet walk. At low tide there are caves to explore…
Bog bean (Menyanthes Triolaiata). This lovely flower, often overlooked, can be found in…
Built in 2000 for Barra & Vatersay Housing Association (now part of HHP) by Ben Tindall…
Platanthera bifolia
This delicate coloured orchid, becoming quite rare, can be found at …
A well preserved iron age galleried dun situated on hill to the east of Cuier cemetery
This ferry route runs from Eriskay to the north end of Barra. White-tailed eagles, golden…
Drosera intermedia. - Insectivorous plant found in marshy ground
Watch the seals laze on the rocks off shore - you may even catch them coming for a cheeky…