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Architectural Trail
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Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XDTelephone
01871 810267Isle of Barra
Our Lady, Star of the Sea, designed by G. Woulfe Brenan and completed in 1888, is perched atop a crag in Castlebay. The church dominates the bay and is a beacon for returning boats.
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Architectural Trail
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Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5UZIsle of Barra
This medieval castle was the seat of the Clan Macneil. Built in the 15th century it was abandoned in the early 18th century, with stones used for shipping ballast. It was rebuilt in 1956-70.
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Scenic Locations
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Barra, Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
Heaval is the highest point on the Isle of Barra at 383 metres
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Scenic Locations
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Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Kisimul Castle sits on a rocky islet just off the coast of Barra at Castlebay
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Monuments & Ruins
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Bentangaval, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XNIsle Of Barra
Neolithic people settled here around 4000 BC and built an artificial platform behind a terrace wall. A later blackhouse stands on part of this platform, but behind it, Neolithic remains were found almost undisturbed.
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Monuments & Ruins
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Borve, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XRIsle Of Barra
This site was investigated by Channel 4's Time Team in May 2007. Amongst other remains, a well-preserved Iron Age wheelhouse was uncovered, and nearby, a group of earlier roundhouses of Bronze Age date.
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Arts & Crafts
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Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XDTelephone
01871 817948Isle of Barra
Award winning Bunting Project bringing people together with connections to Barra and Vatersay from all over the world.
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Museums
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Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XDTelephone
01871 810413Isle of Barra
The Comunn Eachdraidh (Historical Society) was formed in 1995 to conserve and promote the culture and heritage of the islands of Barra and Vatersay. The Society collects artefacts, documents and photographs, and has built up extensive archives and collections. It arranges exhibitions, displays and events of a social, educational and…
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Bird of Prey Trail
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Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XSIsle Of Barra
A path leads into the interior of Barra with views over Heaval, the islands highest peak. Scan the ridges for golden eagles and white-tailed eagle and keep an eye out for melin darting across the moor
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Architectural Trail
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Cuithir, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XYIsle of Barra
Built in 2000 for Barra & Vatersay Housing Association (now part of HHP) by Ben Tindall Architects following extensive community consultation. ]
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Flora and Fauna - Machair
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Vatersay, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
The Field Gentian (Gentianella Campestris) on Vatersay is home to the largest display on Barra and Vatersay.
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Flora and Fauna - Freshwater
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Loch an Duin, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Bog bean (Menyanthes Triolaiata). This lovely flower, often overlooked, can be found in the stream overflow from the reservoir.
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Vatersay, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Vatersay is the southernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It is now linked to Barra by a causeway which was completed in 1991
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Flora & Fauna
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Bogach, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Drosera intermedia. - Insectivorous plant found in marshy ground
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Beach
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Cleit, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XXIsle of Barra
A great beach for all the family or a quiet walk. At low tide there are caves to explore at the far end.
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Barra, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Traigh Eais is sandy beach over a mile long, bordered on the east side by a extensive area of sand dunes.
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Flora & Fauna
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Bruernish, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Platanthera bifolia
This delicate coloured orchid, becoming quite rare, can be found at the junction to upper/lower BruernishType
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Scenic Locations
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Barra, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
This beautiful beach is the spectacular site of Barra’s amazing airport – but only at low tide!
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Beach
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Eoligarry, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YDTelephone
01871 890212Isle Of Barra
Traigh Mhor is the beach where the plane lands - the only scheduled plane landing that lands on a beach in the world!
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Flora & Fauna
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Vatersay, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
Coeloglossum viride
When heading uphill towards Eorisdale, look out for this easily over-looked member of orchid family.
