Barra Golf Club

Barra Golf Club was set up in 1992 and is the most westerly located golf course in the United Kingdom.

Just 6 miles from Castlebay, where you can visit Kisimul Castle, the golf club has spectacular views over the Atlantic. The natural turf of this region gives the course a fantastic playing surface and the 4th hole is said to have the world’s largest natural bunker!

With green fees at just £10 per day and the course open all year round, come along and practise your swing! www.scotlands-golf-courses.com

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7 Day Weather Forecast

Today
Expect a temp in the range 12.3℃ to 12.5℃ with wind speed 7.1 m/sec (NW)

Wednesday, Jul 06
Expect a temp in the range 13.1℃ to 13.3℃ with wind speed 10 m/sec (WSW)

Thursday, Jul 07
Expect a temp in the range 12.6℃ to 12.7℃ with wind speed 7 m/sec (NW)

Friday, Jul 08
Expect a temp in the range 13.2℃ to 13.3℃ with wind speed 7.8 m/sec (W)

Saturday, Jul 09
Expect a temp in the range 13.2℃ to 13.3℃ with wind speed 8.7 m/sec (WSW)

Sunday, Jul 10
Expect a temp in the range 13.3℃ to 13.4℃ with wind speed 6.4 m/sec (SW)

Monday, Jul 11
Expect a temp in the range 13.7℃ to 13.8℃ with wind speed 11.1 m/sec (SSW)

Isle of Barra weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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Barra Heritage and Cultural Centre

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