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Barra hosts an annual half-marathon called the Barrathon, [61] which is part of the Western Isles Half Marathon series. This is accompanied by a shorter fun-run for families and younger children. A number of fund-raising events are held around this, including ceilidhs and dances. It was frosty and there was a sheet of mist hanging in the air over the lake. Gougane Barra is peaceful. Incredibly so. A ramble here banishes cobwebs and clears the head like nothing else.
The tales and stories of John MacPherson - The Coddy - were an instant success on their first publication, and they have been in constant demand ever since. The Coddy was one of the best storytellers and characters of the Western Isles, and he is the inspiration for Whisky Galore. His warmth and personality shine through these stories, which are a wonderful mix of myth, tradition and anecdote. Less than an hour later, I congratulated myself on two outstanding choices – the scallop pakora, followed by a cod & monkfish, tuna based masala. In 2008 the Barra RNLI Life Boat, Edna Windsor was featured on a series of stamps. [59] The first class stamp shows the 17-metre (56ft) Severn class lifeboat in action in the Sound of Berneray 20 kilometres (12mi) southwest of Barra in 3.5m (11ft 6in) swell with 30km/h (16kn) of wind. [60] Sports [ edit ]
A more direct route to South Uist exists via the mainland port of Mallaig, sailing to Lochboisdale in 3 hours 30mins.
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. We endeavour to provide information on airtravel to the Outer Hebrides and ferryservices for the Western Isles as well as offering help with public transport options ( busesand taxis) on Lewis, Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Grimsay, Eriskay, Berneray, Barra and Vatersay. a b c National Records of Scotland (15 August 2013). "Appendix 2: Population and households on Scotland's Inhabited Islands" (PDF). Statistical Bulletin: 2011 Census: First Results on Population and Household Estimates for Scotland Release 1C (Part Two) (PDF) (Report). SG/2013/126 . Retrieved 14 August 2020. Five generations of the same family (the Lucey’s) have run this gorgeous hotel since it was built in 1936 and you’ll find the hotel in a very idyllic setting, on the edge of Gougane Barra Lake, a stone’s throw from St. Finbarr’s Oratory. Cafe Kisimul is an island institution, and one which I had high expectations of based on some strong recommendations from fellow Scottish travel enthusiastsGliding 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. Elsewhere in the village, visitors can sample the spirits made by Scotland’s most westerly distillery. Isle of Barra Distillers has gained quite a reputation for its superb gin, but the company has now branched into rum and liqueurs that are equally tasty. If you’d rather treat yourself to something sugary then you might like to pop into the Hebridean Toffee Factory which sells mouth-watering gift boxes of Scottish tablet. If you're coming from the east coast, Edinburgh, or the South, you'll need to travel through Glasgow. There's a regular direct train to Oban from Glasgow Queen Street Station, and it takes just over 3 hours. By bus
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