A Local Guide to Barra and Vatersay

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Here is a summary of the current opening times of local places of interest and businesses.

Visitor Information & Community Shop

Bùth Bharraigh is OPEN: 1st October - 31st March

Mon - Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

Sun: 12noon - 4pm

Every Sunday there is Craft Ceilidhs in the Bùth from 1-3pm

Bus Services

For timetables please click here

Operated by Aurora Trans Company

Taxis and Car Hire

• Asty’s Barra Cabs is OPEN

• Barra Car Hire is OPEN

• Barra Taxi is OPEN and Island Tours available

T: 01871 810012 / 0797 407 1255

• Campbell's Taxi is OPEN Evenings from 6:00pm

• Dan’s Taxis is OPEN and Island Tours available

Business Listings

A Guide to Local Businesses

Updated: 8th May 2024

Ardmhor Coffee at the wee ferry

Here is a summary of the current opening times of local places of interest and businesses.

Visitor Information & Community Shop

Bùth Bharraigh is OPEN:

Hours 15 Apr - 10 May

Mon - Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-4:30pm

Sun: 12noon - 4:30pm

If the Oban ferry is delayed the Buth will reopen for the ferry arrival for 1 hour.

Bus Services

For Barra timetables please click here.

For Vatersay timetables please click here.

Operated by Aurora Trans Company
Dogs are not allowed on the bus (except Guide Dogs)

Taxis and Car Hire

• Asty's Barra Cabs 0795 728 0392

• Barra Car Hire is 01871 890 313 / 0741 054 4014 (Whatsapp)

• Cursty's Taxi - 0753 135 2767

• Neil James's Taxi is 0783 760 3321

Barra Bike Hire

Activities

• Barra Bike Hire is OPEN

Please book bikes at least a day ahead of when they are required to

allow for preparation time. Either book directly with Barra Bike Hire

or Bùth Bharraigh. 01871 817948

• Barra Clay Pigeon Club is OPEN

Shoots most Sundays or prior arrangement contact via social media.

For people from 10 years old and upwards.

• Barra Golf Club is OPEN to members and visitors

(Golf clubs are available for hire at Bùth Bharraigh for £5 per day)

• Barra Heritage Centre is OPEN
11am - 4pm Monday - Friday

Teas, coffees and cakes available

Questions/requests can be emailed to barraheritage10@outlook.com

• Barra Historical Walks OPEN - Book through Facebook Page

• Barra Island Tours OPEN

• Beauty Republic is OPEN

Monday - Saturday 9:30am - Late, by appointment only.

• Castlebay Boat Trips CLOSED

Friday - Tuesday 10am (weather dependant) from £25 per adult.
Fishing Trips from 6:15pm by request
Contact Donald on 07966139667

• Castlebay Library is OPEN

Tues / Wed / Thurs 10am - 1pm, 4pm - 6pm, Sat 10am - 1pm

• Clearwater Paddling is OPEN

• Hebridean Sea Tours is OPEN

• Isle of Barra Distillers is OPEN

Monday - Friday 11am - 3pm

• Kisimul Castle is CLOSED for 2024
Boat trips around the Castle are available to book online.

• Mingulay Boat Trips is OPEN

• Paddleboarding at Croft 2 Campsite OPEN.

Kayaks and paddleboards available for hire.

• Swimming Pool & Gym are OPEN.

CLOSED Mondays

Freshly made curry from Cafe Kisimul

Bars, Restaurants and Cafes

• Ardmhor Café is OPEN

Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 3:30pm

Sat & Sun 8:30am - 3:30pm

• Barra Airport Café is CLOSED

• Barra Heritage Cafe is OPEN from 1st April

Monday - Friday 11:00am - 4:00pm

• Café Kisimul is OPEN Thursday - Monday for evening meals
Frozen Cafe Kisimul curries available in Bùth Bharraigh

• Castlebay Hotel is OPEN

Breakfast served between 7:30am and 9:15am

Lunch served from 12:00 noon - 2:00pm

Dinner served between 6:00pm - 8:30pm

• Castlebay Bar is OPEN

Monday - Saturday 12:00pm till late

Sunday- 12:00 till late

• Craigard Hotel is OPEN for evening meals

Dinners from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Take-aways from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

• Craigard Bar OPEN

Seven Days - 2:00pm to 10:00pm

• Croft Kitchen Barra OPEN

Honesty box in Eoligarry selling home baking and eggs

• Fish Box Kitchen OPEN

Thursday 12:00noon - 4:00pm

Friday & Saturday 12:00noon - 2:00pm, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Sunday & Monday 12:00noon - 4:00pm

(Tuesday & Wednesday Closed)

• Garadh a Bhagh a Tuath Cafe is OPEN

Monday - 11am to 3pm

Tuesday to Friday - 9.30am to 3pm

Breakfast rolls served until 11am

Last hot food orders at 2.15pm

Hot drinks and cakes served until 3pm

• Greim at Grinn is OPEN

Tuesday - Thursday - 10:00am - 2:00pm

Friday & Saturday - 10:00am - 2:00pm, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

• Heathbank Hotel Restaurant is OPEN

Breakfast Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am - 12:00noon

They do not serve lunch but soup, cake, tea/coffee avaialble

Dinner served Tuesday - Saturday 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunday Roasts 1:00pm - 5:00pm

• Heathbank Hotel Bar is OPEN

Tuesday - 3:00pm - 9:00pm

Wednesday - Saturday 1:00pm - 10:00/11:00pm

Sunday 12pm - 10:00pm

• Joan’s Barra Pizza is OPEN
Friday, Saturday & Monday 5:00 - 8:00pm

• Piece of Cake, Vatersay OPEN
Honesty box in Vatersay selling homemade baking

• Post Office Tea Room is OPEN

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm

• Mairi’s Chippy is OPEN
Wednesday, Friday & Saturdays 4:30 - 7:30pm

• Padula's Island Takeaway is OPEN

Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 5:15pm

Friday & Saturday 9:30am to 6:30pm

Sunday 11:00am to 4:45pm
• Vatersay Hall Café is OPEN

Every Day 10:00am - 4:00pm

Freshly made pizza from Joan's Barra Pizza

Shops and Services

• A & C MacLean’s (Butcher’s) is OPEN

Monday to Saturday 8:00am to 5:30pm

Sunday 11:00am to 13:00pm

• Barratlantic Fish Shop is OPEN

Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm

• Beauty Republic is OPEN appointments only

• Caledonian MacBrayne Castlebay Office is OPEN.

Phone number 01871 200 304

Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm

Sat 9:00am to 3:00pm

Sun 9:00am to 12:00noon

• Castlebay Co-op is OPEN

Monday to Saturday 7:00am to 10:00pm

Sunday 12:30pm to 10:00pm

• Castlebay Post Office is OPEN

Monday to Friday 9:00am-4:30pm

• Garadh a Bhagh a Tuath Community Garden is OPEN

Monday-Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Produce can also be purchased through Bùth Bharraigh.

• Padula's Island Stores is OPEN

Monday to Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm

Sunday 12:00noon to 5:00pm

• Royal Bank of Scotland is OPEN

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

10:00am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm

• Thrift Shop is OPEN

Saturdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Donations can be taken in during open hours or by arrangement

• Top Shop is OPEN

Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

(Thursday pm ask at A&C MacLean's)

Marina

• Castlebay Marina is OPEN until 30th September.

Recycling

• Garrygall Recycling Centre is OPEN

Tue 10:00pm - 4:00pm

Thur 10:00am - 4:00pm

Sun 10:00am - 4:00pm

Public Toilets

• Ardmhor Ferry Waiting Room Toilets are OPEN

• Barra Airport Toilets are OPEN

• Castlebay Co-op Toilet is OPEN during shop opening hours.

• Castlebay Hall Toilets are OPEN

• Castlebay Pier Toilets are OPEN when the Calmac office is open

• Garadh Changing Places Toilet is OPEN during open hours (Northbay Community Garden)

• Vatersay Community Hall Toilets are OPEN