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In between flights, locals gather cockles, a local seafood speciality, from the sands.
Barra Heritage Centre
( 01871-810413; www.barraheritage.com ; Castlebay; adult/child £3/1;
10.30am-4.30pm Mon-Sat Apr-Oct) This heritage centre has Gaelic-themed displays about
the island, local art exhibitions and a tearoom.
HERITAGE CENTRE
Sleeping & Eating
Accommodation on Barra is limited, so make a reservation before committing to a night
on the island. Wild camping (on foot or by bike) is allowed almost anywhere; campervans
and car campers are restricted to official sites - check www.isleofbarra.com for details.
Castlebay Hotel££
( 01871-810223; www.castlebayhotel.com ; Castlebay; s/d from £60/102; ) The Cas-
tlebay Hotel offers spacious bedrooms decorated with a subtle tartan motif - it's worth
paying a bit extra for a sea view - and there's a comfy lounge and conservatory with
grand views across the harbour to the islands south of Barra.
The hotel bar is the hub of island social life, with regular sessions of traditional music,
and the restaurant specialises in local seafood and game (rabbit is often on the menu).
HOTEL
B&B
Tigh na Mara££
( 01871-810304; www.tighnamara-barra.co.uk ; Castlebay; per person from £35;
Apr-Oct; ) A lovely cottage B&B with a brilliant location just above the ferry pier,
looking out over the bay and Kisimul Castle. Ask for the en suite double bedroom with
bay view.
Dunard Hostel£
( 01871-810443; www.dunardhostel.co.uk ; Castlebay; dm/tw from £16/36; ) Dunard
is a friendly, family-run hostel just five minutes' walk from the ferry terminal. The owners
can organise sea-kayaking tours for £35/65 a half-/full day.
HOSTEL
Borve Camping and Caravan Site£
( www.barracamping.co.uk ; Borve; 2-person tents £8, campervans £18; Apr-Oct) An
attractive campsite on the west coast of the island, close to Barra's best sandy beaches.
CAMPSITE
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