For nearly 75 years the Barra Island lifeboat station has had an all weather lifeboat launched from Castlebay on the Isle of Barra
Our weather forecast for Isle of Barra in Outer Hebrides
Today (Sunday, Jan 17)
Expect a temperature in the range 7.4℃ to 8.2℃ with a wind speed 14.4 m/sec (W)
Monday, Jan 18
Expect a temperature in the range 6.2℃ to 6.8℃ with a wind speed 13.5 m/sec (WNW)
Tuesday, Jan 19
Expect a temperature in the range 6.7℃ to 7℃ with a wind speed 8.1 m/sec (W)
Wednesday, Jan 20
Expect a temperature in the range 5.4℃ to 6℃ with a wind speed 2.1 m/sec (NW)
Thursday, Jan 21
Expect a temperature in the range 3.9℃ to 5.1℃ with a wind speed 7.1 m/sec (NNE)
Friday, Jan 22
Expect a temperature in the range 3.8℃ to 5.4℃ with a wind speed 10.9 m/sec (N)
Saturday, Jan 23
Expect a temperature in the range 2.8℃ to 4℃ with a wind speed 7.2 m/sec (NW)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
The Barra Heritage & Cultural Centre can be found in Castlebay on Barra and is home to a fascinating collection of photos and mementoes which record the history of the island. The centre also features a craft shop and a restored thatched house, all run by the local historical society. In the summer, art exhibitions are held here and you
Read more…Tangasdale Beach can be found on the western coast of the Isle of Barra. This is a stunning white sandy beach which is great for surfing and close to the Isle of Barra Beach hotel with views over the Atlantic. Nearby facilities including car park, small shop and cafe/restaurant at Isle of Barra hotel.
Read more…Craigston beach is an unspoilt sandy beach with interesting rocks to explore on the isle of Barra, Roadside parking available.
Read more…Traigh Eais is a sandy beach backed by sand dunes just to the west of the airport. The beach faces out onto the Atlantic and this can give some good rolling waves. Park near the airport terminal and walk across the machair covered dunes.
Read more…Cockle Strand acts as Barra’s airport when the tide is out. and you are not allowed on the upper beach when the red windsock is flying as flights are taking off and landing. As the name also suggests this bay is famous for it’s cockles. Roadside parking available.
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