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Coimhearsachd Bharraidh agus Bhatarsaidh (Barra and Vatersay Community) Ltd is a community-owned company whose aim is to support community development on Barra and Vatersay. The company is managed by a volunteer board of directors drawn from the membership. Membership is open to residents of the two islands whose names appear on the voting register. [66] Boat trips to Mingulay, Eriskay, Barra Head, etc. can be arranged - try Barra Fishing Charters (tel: 01871 890384). Next up is another of the handier Gougane Barra Walks. The Slí Dhoire na Coise trail is a looped walk that’s slightly more strenuous than the previous walk. A pattern emerged during the trip; intermittent downpours, wild gusts of wind, but overall dry conditions with ample sunshine and blue skies.

Honesty jars and boxes; not something you’re ever likely to see in a city. It just wouldn’t work, would it? Dualchas". Comunn Eachdraidh Bharraidh agus Bhatarsaidh. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008 . Retrieved 29 March 2008. 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. The 21st chief had to sell Barra in 1838 and soon the castle was in ruins. Many of the MacNeils went to seek a better life in America.Barra Island Tours is a family-run business offering guided trips (2 - 4 hours) for up to 6 people in an executive MPV. Collection from and return to anywhere on Barra is included. Ideal if you do not have your own transport. Day tours to Eriskay, the Uists and Benbecula can also be arranged.

Now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland, the castle is currently closed to visitors (before Covid it was possible to visit by small boat). Yep, you can in fact get married at the Gougane Barra Church. Now there’s a romantic aul setting to say the least. There are a number of legends associated with the Saint. One tells the story of how he was led by an angel from the source of the mighty River Lee at Gougane Barra to the mouth of the river, where he founded his monastery.

This trail is surrounded by high hills and it takes in everything from the River Lee, several little footbridges and the shore of the Lough. 3. Slí an Easa (1.8km/1.5 hours – Green trail on map)