With manyroutes to and fromthe Outer Hebrides and great connectivity throughout the island chain the travel options available have never been greater. Gliding down onto the shimmering sands of the beach at Barra Airport is not your everyday aviation experience– this is exactly why it should feature on everyone’s travel wish-list. It is the only commercial beach landing in the world and the flight times are, of course, dictated by the tides. The flight itself is the stuff that scenic dreams are made off. Look down upon the wild beauty of the Highlands, the iconic colourful facades of Tobermory, and coastlines so beautiful they will pull on your tartan heart-strings.

The beaches are sublime and serene, the kind that provoke a “NO WAY! Is this really Scotland?” reaction.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. It should take you around 45 minutes and it starts and ends in the Lower car park. There’s more of an incline on this walk, which may make it unsuitable for those with poor mobility. Explore Dualchas Heritage Centre: This museum tells the story of Barra’s culture and history. It has an array of artefacts and exhibits as well as a historic photograph collection, a restored thatched house, and a cafe. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in Barra’s heritage and understand how island people lived in bygone days.

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The aim of storm naming with a universal name is to aid communication between forecasters, the media and governments. Now we’re getting into the tougher Gougane Barra Walks. The Slí an Easa trail is strenuous and a good level of fitness is needed.

Cafe Kisimul is an island institution, and one which I had high expectations of based on some strong recommendations from fellow Scottish travel enthusiasts Galloglas: Hebridean and West Highland Mercenary Warrior Kindreds in Medieval Ireland, John Marsden, 2003 This friendly restaurant serves a fantastic collection of Indian dishes as well as fish and chips at a very reasonable price, and they even sell ready-made meals to heat up at home. If the restaurant is closed then you’ll find some of their ready-made dishes for sale in the Buth Bharraigh shop. Things to Do 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. There are plenty of other things to do at Gougane Barra, if you fancy stretching out your time here. The scenic drive

Places to Eat

Barra was also featured in the 2006 Channel 5 documentary Extraordinary People: The Boy Who Lived Before, where a young boy named Cameron, who lived in Glasgow, claimed to have memories of past life on the island. [55] As far as food goes I have to give a big thumbs up to Cafe Kisimul situated on Pier Road overlooking the castle. We’ve had a shed-load of questions from people about everything from Gougane Barra walks to the weather, over the years.