Castlebay

Castlebay lies along a sheltered bay on the eastern coast of Barra, where the low, rocky contours of this Outer Hebridean island meet the Atlantic. Kisimul Castle occupies a small islet just offshore; its stone walls mark the historic seat of Clan MacNeil and give the settlement its name. Castlebay is Barra’s principal village, with a harbour serving island connections and a compact waterfront beneath Heaval, the island’s highest hill. North of the village, Traigh Mhòr serves as Barra Airport’s runway, with flight times arranged around the tides. Gaelic remains an important part of local life across the Western Isles. Find related webcams across Barra and the Outer Hebrides to build a fuller picture of this Atlantic island region.

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