The Isle of Barra is the most southerly inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It can be reached by sea or by air, and if you choose the latter you’ll be treated to one of the more unusual plane landings around the world. The runway for the island’s only airport is on a beach, and vanishes under the waves during high tide. It was voted the world’s most scenic landing spot in 2011.
Barra is home to a crofting culture that is particular to the Scottish Highlands and the islands of Scotland. The island has had human inhabitants since the Neolithic era, but it remains a place of raw natural beauty. From the white sandy beaches on the north side of the island to the rocky inlets
