Welcome to the Islands of Barra & Vatersay
Welcome to the Islands of Barra & Vatersay
Barrachs
Hebridean Doormouse
Hebridean DoormouseHandmade on the Isle of Barra
We sailed the world, both far and wide
SNP Councillor Donald ManfordDates of Events
Dates of Events Taking Place in Summer 2011
- Barrathon - Barra Half Marathon & Fun Run Saturday 2 July http://www.barrathon.org.uk/index.php
- Heaval Hill Race 9 July
Local Suppliers
Local suppliers
Crofters
You may be able to get fresh produce from local crofters if you talk nicely to them. If you are lucky you may get fresh vegetables straight from the ground.
Divers
If you catch a diver coming into the shore or doing a landing you may be able to get a selection of the finest and freshest shellfish available.
Fishing Boats
Sound of Barra Ferry
Sound of Barra
The Sound of Barra ferry came into service in 2003, when the MV Loch Bhrusda moved south from the Sound of Harris service. The result was a fast, short and regular ferry service linking Barra to the rest of the Western Isles.
Oban - Castlebay Ferry
Barra - Oban - Lochboisdale
The best way to get to the mainland is by the ferry between Oban with Castlebay and Lochboisdale. There are around six sailings on the trianguar route each week from Oban and Lochboisdale, and most sailings call at Castlebay en route both ways. The journey between Oban and Castlebay takes just over 5 hours and is a great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery on route.