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.
  • Island
  • …lies at an elevation of around 500 feet (150 metres)
  • Also known as
    “Barra”
    “Barra Island”
    “Island of Barra”

Places of Interest Nearby

Discover Heaval and Church of our Lady, Star of the Sea, Barra.
is the highest hill on the Outer Hebridean island of , .
St Brendan's Hospital is a in on the island of , Eileanan Siar.

Villages in the Area

Discover Castlebay and Borve.
is the main village and a community council…
is a village on the west coast of the island of in the , Scotland.
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Latitude
56.96667° or 56° 58′ north
Longitude
-7.48333° or 7° 29′ west
Open location code
9C8JXG88+MM
Geo­Names ID

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Places with the Same Name

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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