Barra to Benbecula, Outer Hebrides
Introduction This evening, I am reporting on a trip to the southern islands of the Outer Hebrides chain off the west coast of Scotland. Castlebay, Barra Information on the Outer Hebrides trip This morning, we arrived at Castlebay after an 11 hour crossing from Oban on the Scottish mainland.This journey had taken twice the normal time due to delays caused by severe weather conditions. Upon arrival at Castlebay we checked into the hotel for a freshen up and breakfast and then commenced a tour of the island taking in: The magnificent sandy beaches and coastline resplendent in the sunshine. Ancient religious site of Cille Bhara which dates from the 12th century but with a Christian heritage dating back to the 7th century. Traigh Mhor Airport, Barra’s unique beach landing strip. Here we waited patiently for a scheduled plane to land but it failed to arrive and we eventually gave up. Mid afternoon we caught the ferry to Eriskay, across the Sound of Barra, an...