Camping in Barra

Name: Barra
Address: Barra

With its beaches, hills, wildflower-covered machair, and Gaelic culture, the little island of Barra packs all of the best of the Outer Hebrides into one diminutive package. It’s a prime setting for outdoor adventures, from boat trips to the medieval Kisimul Castle, perched dramatically on a rock islet, to cycling around the island and across the causeway to Vatersay, or kayaking to surrounding islands and sheltered bays. And getting here is part of the fun—flights land on the beach of Tràigh Mhòr and are scheduled between tides. While summer is the most popular time to visit, autumn makes for a quieter experience.

Top-rated campgrounds in Barra

Sanday Cabin

1. Sanday Cabin

Sandy, Scotland · 1 unit

The Sanday Cabin is an open plan space with a lovely French style double bed (separate toilet / shower room) that sits at the top of a croft on the Isle of Sanday, right next door to Canna. The cabin has views out over the bay of Canna harbour to the Cuillins of Skye and across to the Isle of Rum. You can even see the famous Sanday Puffin Stacks from the cabin and take a stroll along the Puffin Trail. The cabin has its own decking area and a wooden fenced garden area - so you can enjoy looking at cows without them getting too close! Fully equipped kitchen, all linen towels provided and luggage transport provided.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some popular camping options on the east coast of Barra?

On the east coast of Barra, campers can find picturesque pitches for caravans, motorhomes, and tents at Easary, as well as some cottages, static caravans, and yurts. You can also explore different options for camping near Barra on Hipcamp.

What is the best way to get to Barra from the Scottish mainland or South Uist?

If you travel to Barra by sea from Oban or Mallaig on the Scottish mainland, or Lochboisdale on South Uist, you’ll arrive in Castlebay, the island’s main settlement. On Barra’s southern coast, the village overlooks Castle Bay, home to Kisimul Castle. Hiking up Heaval, the island’s highest hill, affords spectacular views of the village and the islands of Vatersay, Sandray, Pabbay, and Mingulay.

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