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Links
Travel
Caledonian MacBrayne – for ferries to Barra
British Airways – for flights from Glasgow to Barra
Scot Rail – trains to Oban
Scottish Citylink – buses to Oban
Local buses – buses in Barra & Uist
Local information
Isle of Barra Community website – very good source of information about everything to do with Barra.
Comunn Eachdraidh Bharraidh agus Bhatarsaidh
(Barra and Vatersay Historical Society) – fascinating site about
the history and culture of Barra and neighbouring islands.
Boat trips – for trips to other islands such as Mingulay and Berneray, wildlife spotting and fishing.
Barra Island Adventure – boat trips towards Mingulay.
Kayaking – range of sea kayaking trips.
Beach kiting – power-kiting on Barra's beaches.
Clan MacNeil Gathering – annual world-wide gathering of the Clan MacNeil.
Lifeboat web log - great pictures of the lifeboat and local boating events.
Gaelic
Gaelic in Scotland – a good place to find out more about Scottish Gaelic.
For Gaelic tuition in Barra (new learners or advanced), email Gerard for information.
Wildlife
Wildlife Hebrides – comprehensive guide to wildlife throughout the Hebrides
Corncrakes – these rare birds are still found in Barra
Machair – information about this unique habitat
Orchids – these beautiful flowers can be found along many roadsides in Barra
Bees – the rare northern Colletes bee (a solitary mining bee) and the Great yellow bumblebee are both to be found in Barra
Western Isles Biodiversity – priority species list (covers all of the Western Isles, but many of the species can be found in Barra).
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