Isle of Barra is just four miles wide and eight miles long but manages to capture almost every facet of the Western Isles. This Outer Hebridean island is steeped in history with its Iron Age broch at Dun Chuidhir, Kisimul Castle (open to visitors and definitely worth a visit), a Neolithical cairn at Dun Bharpa and the more recent herring port of Casltebay (Bagh a Chaisteil). Barra's reigious history is evident with the large church, 'Our Lady, Star of the Sea' and a Madonna and Child on the Heaval (the largest peak on Barra and well worth a hike for the spectacular views). Barra is a land of empty white beaches, white crofts and emerald green seas. The only town of significant size is Castlebay, situated in a large bay on the south side of the Island. (Learn more about Barra at the Cultural and Heritage centre.)
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