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Barra - Castlebay - Kisimul Castle
by Rob Farrow
for square NL6697
Kisimul Castle sits on its own tiny islet in the bay of Castlebay (from which... (more)
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MV Isle of Lewis, at Castlebay
by Craig Wallace
geograph for square NL6698
The MV Isle of Lewis (Eilean Leodhais) is now the main vessel on the route from... (more)
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Houses at Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil, Barra
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
And the castle in the bay at almost full tide. The road is the A888.
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Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
Kisimul Castle - closed due to weather. The small blue boat moored in the bay... (more)
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Kisimul Castle from the southeast
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6697
With Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil on Barra beyond.
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Caisteal Chiosmuil/Kisimul Castle
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6697
This magnificent castle, dating from at least the 15thC, is 160m from the shore... (more)
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Seat at the Barra War Memorial
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6597
A place for quiet reflection overlooking Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil.
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War Memorial at Nask/Nasg
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6597
A general view of the memorial overlooking Castlebay. See other images for a... (more)
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Castlebay Fire Station
by Rude Health
geograph for square NL6598
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Castlebay, Isle of Barra
by Alan O'Dowd
geograph for square NL6698
The hill of Ben Leribreck rises in the background above the church of Our Lady,... (more)
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Barrathon finish
by Craig Wallace
geograph for square NL6598
The Barrathon is an annual half marathon run, on the Isle of Barra. The route is... (more)
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Approaching Castlebay
by Craig Wallace
geograph for square NL6697
A view from the CalMac ferry, as it approaches Barra. The main pier is to the... (more)
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Our Lady Star of the Sea
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
Roman Catholic Church at Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil.
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The Top Shop at Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
Apparently called that as it is at the top of the street. An anonymous building... (more)
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Which way to Bàgh a Tuath?
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
It does not really matter! Signs and information greeting visitors as they leave... (more)
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A welcome to the Outer Hebrides
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
The sight that greets visitors to Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil as they leave... (more)
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Ferry ramp at Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
No ferry - it arrived later, a 5 hour journey from Oban having taken 10 hours... (more)
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The Barra lifeboat and Kisimul Castle
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
At mid-tide or lower.
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The Barra lifeboat at its mooring
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
Severn-Class lifeboat 'Edna Windsor' [17-12]. Tied up at the pier in... (more)
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Post Office at Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
On Pier Road - it also is a good coffee and cake shop.
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Church and hotel at Castlebay
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
The Roman Catholic church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, and the Craigard Hotel.... (more)
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Petrol station at Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
The only one on Barra and Vatersay; I recall unleaded was £1.34/litre, compared... (more)
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Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
Looking across to the ferry terminal, and the RNLI Barra Lifeboat 'Edna... (more)
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House at Kentangaval/Ceann Tangabhal
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6598
A township on the A888 west of Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil.
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Kisimul Castle at high tide
by M J Richardson
for square NL6697
At near high tide. Although the sea looks calm, it was a very windy morning,... (more)
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Kisimul Castle from the south
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6697
At mid-tide - when the tide is in nothing but the castle building is visible... (more)
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Carved crest at Kisimul Castle
by M J Richardson
for square NL6697
Above the door of the Thanist's or heir's house. The motto VINCERE VEL... (more)
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Inside Kisimul Castle
by M J Richardson
for square NL6697
Looking back to the entrance on the right, the chapel ahead, and the hall on the left.
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Chapel and mortuary at Kisimul
by M J Richardson
for square NL6697
Still in use as a chapel by the Macneils.
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Long drop in Kisimul Castle
by M J Richardson
for square NL6697
I bet that would be draughty; the mesh will be recent - not sure about the two flat bars?
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Kisimul Castle courtyard
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6697
A view of the hall, on the right, and the Tanist's House, with two lower... (more)
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Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil, from Kisimul Castle
by M J Richardson
for square NL6698
Looking northeast to Heabhal, the highest point of Barra. The lifeboat is... (more)
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'RNLB Edna Windsor' 17-12
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
Barra's Severn-class lifeboat moored at Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil... (more)
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'RNLB Beth Sell' 17-33
by M J Richardson
for square NL6698
A Severn-class lifeboat at its mooring in Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil,... (more)
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Houses at Glen road-end
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6798
On the A888 at the eastern outskirts of Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil.
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An Gleann/Glen
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6798
A township on the outskirts of Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil, with a little... (more)
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Bàgh a' Chaisteil/Castlebay
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6698
Looking down on the harbour area; the CalMac Oban ferry has arrived. Two... (more)
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Ceann Tangabhal/Kentangaval
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6598
The outskirts of Castlebay/Bàgh a' Chaisteil.
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A View Of Caisteal Chiosmuil
by Rude Health
geograph for square NL6697
A view back towards Caisteal Chiosmuil and the Clansman Ferry at Castlebay pier,... (more)
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Church and burial ground at Cuidhir, Barra
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NF6703
With seven Commonwealth War Graves. The details of those buried here [six... (more)
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House building at Tangasdale/Tangasdal
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NF6500
One of Barra's many townships that seem to be experiencing a revival.
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Cuidhir from the churchyard
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NF6703
A view to the southeast.
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Blue plaque on the bank
by M J Richardson
for square NL6698
Commemorating 100 years of cinema, and the film director Alexander... (more)
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The A888, Vatersay road-end
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NL6598
Road and footpath/NCN signs at Kentangaval.
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