The Isle of Barra is reached from Oban by Ferry ( 5 hours) or by plane from Glasgow ( 45mins) where a beach landing to the North of the Island at Barra Airport formed on the sands at traigh mhor is an exciting start to a visit to this lovely island. The west coast beaches are of white sands and the sea is crystal clear. Wildlife abounds and there are many walks throughout the island. Make sure that you walk to the top of ben heaval for magnificant views in all directions including castlebay, sandray, mingulay , vatersay - weather permitting!! Royalty Free Images, Licenced Stock Photos To the south Vatersay is now reached by a causeway further extending the places to explore with ease. Commercial stock photo library images below.Visit this island for a week to do it justice and you will not want to leave....