GETTING TO BARRA

By Loganair from Glasgow, landing on the unique beach airfield at Traigh Mhor - the famous Cocklestrand in a De Havilland Twin Otter - a unique and essential experience. This is the world's only airstrip where the operations depend on the tide. Details from www.ba.com

Or by Calmac ferry from Oban, which is only two hours drive from Glasgow (5 hours), or south from Lochboisdale in South Uist (1 hour 45 mins). The ferry trips alone are part of the trip with the spectacular scenery of the west of Scotland giving way to the open sea of the Minch with its birds and ceteceans, followed by the appearance of the Barra Isles on the horizon. Details from www.calmac.co.uk

Cars, Buses and Bikes may be hired on Barra:

Barra Bus & Car Hire 01871 810243, 01871 890366 and 01871 810262;

Barra Cycle Hire 01871 810284

Castlebay Hotel, Castlebay, Isle of Barra HS9 5XD

Tel 01871 810223 Fax 01871 810455

This site was created by Charles Tait email charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk