In Castlebay there are shops, Tourist Information Centre, bank, post-office, cafe, library, swimming pool, sports centre, hotels, local bars, bike hire and the Barra Heritage Centre can be arranged, also sea angling trips -numbers and weather permitting. Enjoy hill-walking, cycling, fishing, wildlife, bird-watching, beautiful white sands, golf and flowers ( there are 1000 different species on the island ).Watch the plane land on the beach-this airstrip is washed twice a day by the sea. Visit Kismul Castle. Take a trip to Mingulay and Eriskay or cross the Causeway to. This fertile island has lovely beaches and interesting coastal walks. Fishing Permits for all trout are available from the Community shop in Castlebay Telephone 01871 810354. There are no boats available for hire. All lochs are suitable for float tubes, but it is advisable to wear a lifejacket. was established in 1992. Situated at Cleat, on the west coast of the island it is 6 miles from Castlebay and is the most westerly golf coarse in the United Kingdom It is exceptionally attractive with stunning views out over the Atlantic. The 9 hole coarse is 2579 yards and has elevated links with natural contours. Green fees are payable at local hotels, the Tourist Office and Co-Chomun Bharraidh. The visitor daily rate is £10.

Faire Mhaoldonaich Guest House. There is a Guest TV Lounge and a Conservatory Lounge. Both lounges have beautiful sea-views. Faire Mhaoldonaich offers a high standard of accommodation and is inspected annually by the Scottish Tourist Board through their Quality Assurance scheme. PRICE Bed breakfast £26-£30 per person per night. No deposit is required, but please confirm your booking with your address, telephone number or E-mail address. ACCOMMODATION 1double 2 twin rooms. All bedrooms are en-suite, with a hospitality tray consisting of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, herbal teas and a selection of biscuits. All bedrooms have televisions, radios, and hairdryers. Garage available for bicycles. Private off-road parking is available

can be booked by telephone, in writing or by E-mail. Caledonian Mac Brayne operate the ferries and you can sail to the Isle of Barra from Oban, Lochboisdale and South Uist. From the Ferry Terminal turn left. Travel for one mile until you come to the sign-post for Nasg. Turn left into Nasg and Faire Mhaoldonaich is half a mile along Nasg road on the right hand side. If a taxi is required from the Ferry Terminal, call in at the Tourist Information Office and they will make arrangements. The plane comes from Glasgow and Stornoway (via) Benbecula and the timetable is governed by the tide. The Post Bus meets the plane and will drop any passengers off at the guest house. www.british-airways.com

Kismul Castle is on its own island and dominates the bay after which Castlebay is named. This castle was the ancient home of the chief of the Clan Mac Neil. It is now in the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public during the summer months. Cille Bharra. The church of St Barr dates from the 12th century. One of the ruined churches has been restored and contains the replica of a unique grave slab which has Norse runic markings on one side and a Celtic cross on the other. The original is in the National Museum of Antiquities. Mingulay Sea trips to Mingulay can be arranged subject to numbers and weather conditions permitting.

Situated in the south of the Isle of Barra, Faire Mhaoldonaich Guest House offers quality accommodation and spectacular views towards the island of Maoldonaich (after which the house was named) and the Minch as depicted in our backdrop. The Guest House is situated in the village of Nask, a few minutes drive from the ferry terminal and overlooks Castlebay. We are on the road to the Isle of Vatersay where a causeway connects Barra to this island which has lovely beaches and coastal walks. Barra can be reached by air from Glasgow or by sea from Oban or from the Isle of Eriskay. e-mail motac19@btinternet.com

 Garage places
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Common room with a TV set