THE ISLE OF BARRA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2018
- I sailed to Barra on the ferry from Oban, and as you approach on the ferry the first sight you’ll see is Kisimul Castle in Castlebay. Perched atop the rocky Bagh a Chaisteil islet, the historic seat of Chief of the Clan MacNeil, this is the last remaining complete castle in the Outer Hebrides. Open to the public, the castle was restored in the 1930s and also serves as a site of pilgrimage for descendents of Barra emigrants, including those who shipped out to Canada from the village of Boldnabodach during the clearances of 1848.
Barra has many notable beaches which are often completely empty as can be seen in this Film. The list of beaches is too long to list but if you purchase a map of the island you van plainly see that Barra has an abundance of them.
With the islands enjoying one of the last untouched natural landscapes in Europe, wildlife in the Western Isles is some of the finest in the world, with Outer Hebrides animals and plants all at home in their surrounding without fear of poaching, pollution or disturbance.
Wildlife watching in the Outer Hebrides offers a glimpse into a time almost forgotten by the rest of the world, where the white-tailed eagle soars over the rugged coastline as red deer roam proudly over the peaty moorlands and otters swim in the many sea loch.
Much of the wildlife on the isle of Barra is unique and protected, meaning that visitors to the Island of Barra can enjoy pursuits as diverse as spotting minke whale around the island and eagle watching.
This Island is a popular destination for birdwatching in Scotland, as birding in the Western Isles offers opportunities to see everything from birds of prey to seabirds and waders. Look out for the Bird of Prey Trail which spans the Outer Hebrides with location markers for the best places to see birds of prey. As well as this, the Western Isles are the summer home to two thirds of the elusive British corncrake population from April to September.
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Going May...can't wait!
Will be there in two weeks and staying with Angus, thanks for sharing Steve
Thank you 🙏🏼
What a lovely delightful film, Barra looks such a lovely safe and happy place to live, reminds me of St Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly although far more populated and commercial they too leave produce at the roadside with honesty boxes for the money, it seems to me that these offshore uk islands are hidden gems without the trappings of the modern world in which most of us live, thank you
Thank you , it's just a fabulous place , there is so much more than my film can explain , you must go 😎🙏🏼
My mum was from Barra and my Dad from Lewis - wonderful summer holidays as children there
It is an amazing place
Good man…glad you enjoyed Barra. Fantastic island.
Thank you 🙏🏼
I’m from Barra hope u enjoyed it
Thank you Patrick, yes I always love it every time I go ( many times ), and I will be there again one day, I hope you liked my little film about your fabulous island
Love the video. I am a descendant from Austin McNeel & the Isle of Barra. I am holding the 87th year for the McNeel Picnic in June. I am looking for pebbles from the beach as prizes. I collect rocks from all over the world. ❣️
Thank you, it is a magical place, and there is no shortage of pebbles ❤️
@@rosstetlowadventures9751 if I was to pay postage would you help me out?
Lovely video...I first came 50 years ago, staying at the Castlebay Hotel...So I asked "What time does your bar close", to which the barman replied with a smile "October maybe" 🤣👍
Thank you, it's a fab place, i once left the Castlebay at 6.00am 😳😎
How lucky are we in the UK to have this beautiful place on our doorstep. Great presentation.
I know its an incredible place , and thank you , not bad for a builder 😎
Great video. Love the accent. Been there over 20 years ago. Heading to Harris later this year can't wait.
Thank you for your kind words 👍
Thanks for sharing your beautiful footage a superb whit, loved them both! Ta.
Thank you , have you seen my others 🙏🏼🤷♂️
My ancestors are from Barra, and left for Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia Canada, many years ago. The landscape is quite similar, and also the weather by the looks of it. I hope to visit this place some time soon. Thanks for your video.👍
Thank you , i will be there again soon
Same here, though we left Cape Breton for Boston a few generations ago. 200 years and my family has never been back to Scotland. I plan to be the first one
Mine too! Prince Edward Island 1670ish
My husband and I are from Cape Breton. He’s a MacNeil whose ancestors came from Barra. We are very much looking forward to a trip there this summer.
Great vlog. I remember year after year as a child going to Barra. Couple of times flying from Glasgow. But mainly sailing from Oban. Doesn't look like it's changed that much. Must be 25 years since I last went. Once all the Corona stuff is out of the way will definitely go back. It's heaven .
David Kay thank you very much 🙏🏼
Awesome video, not many people know about that the island's in the outer Hebrides like the Isle of Barra were safe haven's for Scottish pirate's like my clan. I would love to live in the Isle of Barra one day.
Thank you , it’s an incredible place, in fact I will say the best place in the world and thank you 🙏🏼
I like your attitude.
I like your style.
I like you.
Im sailing there later this year, weather permitting.
Thank you
Thank you , it truly is a magnificent place , im going again in July 😎
@@rosstetlowadventures9751 me to. Sometime in t first two weeks.
@@johnnyseagull29 same here
@@rosstetlowadventures9751 maybe see you there. I am sailing solo on a wee 24ft yacht. I anchor in the bay. Same view, fewer midgies.
@@johnnyseagull29 that sounds ace, but to br honest ive never really had an issue with midges
Loved your tour of Barra I’m hoping to visit in June can’t wait! Fingers crossed the weather is as good. 👍🏻
Thank you Alex its an incredible place 🙏🏼😎
Watch my other vids on escape from camp covid where i visited the hebrides last year, gives you a good view of the other islands too including Barra again 😎
Thanks Ross will do. my plan is to buy a hopscotch ferry ticket which will include Oban to Barra, South Uist, Lewis finishing in Ullapool. Currently I’m looking for campsites and places to visit so will definitely be watching your videos for ideas. 😊
You will have to camp on Barra as they are getting a bit twitchy about wild camping there the best one is the one i mention in my vid but there are a couple of nice ones near the Isle of Barra Hotel. Once you get onto South Uist and upwards i always wild it, if you watch the 2 vids on escape from camp covid you will see 😎
I came here after watching about a video of a boy from past life , so i wanted to know about the island , thanks for the vedio
And subscribed 🤗
Thank you very much for your kind words 🙏🏼
I would really love to visit barra
I'll give my sole to be there.
You should go, it's quite easy to access and it will change your sole and thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you so much Ross for sharing your adventure in absolutely stunning Barra. Fingers crossed me & hubby will be there later this year to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.
So do I, I go every year , if you are off in a motor home then make sure you goto Scurival campsite and thank you for your kind words
I live in barra
@@miyah3961 Hi, I am very interested in Barra and the other islands of the Outer Hebrides. Do you know if there has been any progress toward the community taking ownership of the Barra Estate from the Scottish government? I know that the MacNeil chief made that a possibility when he gave up ownership. And South Uist did a similar buyout about 15 years ago.
Loved your video Ross. Thanks for showing us around.
Del thank you very much for your kind words 🙏🏼
Brilliant Ross, I have been to Barra twice and along with Iona, it is my favourite island.
Please don’t tell too many people about it though! 😀
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you , unfortunately all the tv stars seem to doing that at the moment
Great vlog. Keep it up
Mudasir Iqbal Official thank you 🙏🏼
Great Vlog Ross.
Thank you Chris
Enjoyable little film
I'm pretty sure there was no road to Vatersay when I visited
And remembered how much the dogs on this island disliked cyclists (ie me!)
Thank you 😊
Superb mate 👍 , been planning my visit for a while. Just need out of lockdown
Thank you , I go every year , I managed it this year too, I did a little vid of that trip too
Really enjoyed that Ross. Subsribed to your channel. We're a Blackpool so a trip like this is easy for us. And you're right what you said 'why would anyone want to go anywhere else ?' Your channel warrants alot more views than it gets ......! Hope your legs on the mend too !!
Robert Thompson thank you very much , if you get a moment and I think there will be plenty of time soon check out some of my films to Nepal
@@rosstetlowadventures9751 You me be English and I am a Scot.....but I love you!
I feel more in common with you than many of my fellow countrymen.
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@@Fernandwinnie thank you so much for your kindness. I simply love the place , have a look at my other vids of this year escape from camp Covid. On the other isles I camp on the beach but only before I take a king walk with my bin liners to pick up all the bits of rubbish 🙏🏼
Hi, magic video, would you be kind enough to let me know the name of the campsite you used on Barra, I couldn't hear for the wind when you mentioned it. Many Thanks
Hi it’s Scurriville campsite , right at the very north of the island . There are two sites there and it’s the first one you come too 🙏🏼
Slow down you move too fast, you've got to make the morning last....
Thank yo you 🙏🏼