Isle of Barra

Barra is an island in the or Western Isles of Scotland. The main village is the ferry port, Castlebay. A causeway links Barra to the island of Vatersay, and further south are the uninhabited islands of Pabbay, Sandray, Mingulay and Berneray.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Heaval and Church of our Lady, Star of the Sea, Barra.

Peak
is the highest hill on the Outer Hebridean island of , .

Hospital
St Brendan's Hospital is a in on the island of , Eileanan Siar.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castlebay and Borve.

Village
is the main village and a community council…

Village
is a village on the west coast of the island of in the , Scotland.

Isle of Barra

Latitude
56.96667° or 56° 58′ north
Longitude
-7.48333° or 7° 29′ west
Elevation
502 feet (153 metres)
Open location code
9C8JXG88+MM
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Kentangaval and Ledaig.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Cadha Mor and Ben Leribreck.

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