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Things to see in Isle of Barra (United Kingdom): 14 places and when to go
Isle of Barra is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Food and drink (2), Temples (2). The best known are Kisimul Castle, Heaval and Broch of Bruernish. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.9623, -7.493
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Food and drink (2) · Temples (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 277 km as the crow flies
What to see in Isle of Barra
The places in and around Isle of Barra, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kisimul CastleCastle on a small island near Castlebay, Scotland1.2 km
- HeavalHill on Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK1.5 km
- Broch of BruernishBroch on the north-east of Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK6.3 km
- Traigh MhòrBeach on Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK7.7 km
- Dun CuierTower in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK4.3 km
- Isle of Barra distilleryDistillery in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK1.6 km
- Barra Parish ChurchChurch in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK4.4 km
- Dun a ChaolaisArchitectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK4.0 km
- Dun Scurrival,dun,EoligarryArchitectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK9.6 km
- Church of our Lady, Star of the Sea, BarraChurch in Castlebay, UK931 m
- Annie Jane Monument, VatersayMemorial in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK5.0 km
- Dun Chlif,dun 1200m NW of Ben ErivalArchitectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK6.5 km
- Dunan Ruadh,galleried dun,Pabbay,BarraArchitectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK13 km
- Isle of Barra DistillersDistillery883 m
When to go to Isle of Barra
The best time to visit Isle of Barra is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:06
- FebPossible9:10
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:58
- MayBest time16:12
- JunBest time17:32
- JulBest time16:58
- AugBest time14:57
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible9:59
- NovBetter not7:42
- DecPossible6:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28. In June, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Isle of Barra
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 277 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Isle of Tiree14 places64 km
- Isle of North Uist13 places74 km
- Carbost40 places78 km
- Isle of Eigg19 places82 km
- Portree28 places99 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Isle of Barra?
The best known: Kisimul Castle, Heaval, Broch of Bruernish, Traigh Mhòr, Dun Cuier. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Isle of Barra?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28.
How do you get to Isle of Barra?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 277 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Isle of Barra as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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