Land on the Sand on Barra Fly-drive

Your flight in a Twin Otter plane departs from Glasgow with timings varying with the tides! You will be in the air for around an hour, and on a clear day, the views of the lochs, mountains and meandering coastline are stunning. As you approach Barra, watch for the sandy beaches revealing themselves below, before the once-in-a-lifetime experience of landing on the Cockle Strand.

The Island

This is largely a Gaelic-speaking community with the hub being the port of Castlebay site of historic Kisimul Castle. Barra boasts myriad species of wildflowers and some stunning coastal scenery including the twin beaches of neighbouring Vatersay, with spectacular views back to Castlebay. Across the Sound is the Isle of Eriskay – renowned setting of the novel ‘Whisky Galore’. Much of the film of the same name was set on Barra, though – you may recognise the street in Castlebay.

Your Hotel

Originally opened in 1880, but much expanded and modernised, your hotel is an old island favourite. Situated overlooking Castlebay and Vatersay island, the hotel’s conservatory affords wonderful views of the bay through the waving leaves of palm trees, which survive this far north, due to the Gulf Stream maintaining a mild and generally frost-free climate. This is a great place to relax with a tea or coffee, or perhaps something stronger, and watch the boats and ferries plying their way across the bay. Whether you are looking for relaxation and getting away from it all, or hearty exercise and plenty of fresh air, you’ll find it here on Barra.

Return Home

Take off once more from Cockle Strand and return to Glasgow.

Location

The Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides.

Pricing

£725 per person for April & October and £760 per person for May to September.

Prices based on two people sharing a double or twin room ensuite, for two nights on a bed & breakfast basis. Price includes return flights from Glasgow to Barra and hire of a small manual car for the duration of your stay on the island.

Before your departure, you will receive personalised holiday information including full directions, recommended routes, and suggestions on places to visit depending on your interests and our local knowledge to help you get the most from your holiday.

All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.

We work hard to make sure the unexpected doesn’t affect your trip. On rare occasions, changes or cancellations may occur, affecting accommodation, transport or excursions. We are committed to informing you of any such circumstances and will use our knowledge and resources to offer suitable alternatives wherever possible.