first thing you see on the ferry ride into castlebay is the Kiessmul Castle sitting in the middle of the bay, seemingly built straight out of the water. it’s quite a site to see. :)

the locals that i met were possibly some the nicest people on the outer hebrides and it was marvelous to hear the local scottish gaelic dialect in common use.

barra doesn’t have the soaring craggy slopes and hillsides that you might see on other Scottish Isles, such as Harris, Lewis, or Skye, but it does have gentle rolling hills and lovely seascapes. if you happen to arrive on a foggy day, you might want to wait around a few days, otherwise you’ll miss out!