Visit Barra and Vatersay
Visitor Information Services by Bùth Bharraigh
A Guide to Local Businesses
Updated: 20th October 2025
Here is a summary of the current opening times of local places of interest and businesses.(This page is updated all the time so please refresh your browser)​
Bùth Bharraigh
Visitor Information & Community Shop
Opening Hours 1 October - 31 March
Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 17:30
Sat: 10:00 - 16:00
Sun: Closed
​
​​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​​
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 CLOSED
For enquiries email barraheritage10@outlook.com
• Barra Historical Walks OPEN - Book through Facebook Page
• Barra Scenic Tours is CLOSED
• Beauty Republic is OPEN - Monday - Saturday 9:30am - Late, by appointment only.
• Castlebay Boat Trips CLOSED
• Castlebay Library is OPEN
Tues / Wed / Thurs 10:00 - 13:00, 16:00 - 18:00,
Sat 10:00 - 13:00
• Clearwater Paddling is CLOSED
• Hebridean Sea Tours is CLOSED
• Isle of Barra Distillers is OPEN
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00-12:00 & 12:30-17:00
• Kisimul Castle is CLOSED for season
• Mingulay Boat Trips is CLOSED
• Paddleboarding at Croft 2 Campsite CLOSED.
Kayaks and paddleboards available for hire.
• Swimming Pool & Gym are OPEN (CLOSED Mondays)
Bars, Restaurants and Cafes
​• Ardmhor Café is CLOSED
• Barra Airport Café is OPEN 10:00-15:00
• Barra Heritage Cafe is CLOSED
• Café Kisimul is CLOSED
• Castlebay Hotel is OPEN
Breakfast served between 7:30 and 9:15
Lunch served from 12:00 - 14:00
Dinner served between 18:00 - 20:30
• Castlebay Bar is OPEN
Monday - Thursday16:00 to 23:00
Friday 16:00 to 1:00
Saturday 14:00 to 1:00
Sunday 14:00 to 23:00
• Craigard Hotel is OPEN for evening meals
Dinners from 17:30 to 19:30
Take-aways from 17:30 to 19:30
• Craigard Bar OPEN
Monday-Thursday - 15:00 to 22:00
Friday-Sunday - 12:30 to Late
• Croft Kitchen Barra CLOSED
Honesty box in Eoligarry - home baking and eggs
• Fish Box Kitchen CLOSED
• Garadh a Bhagh a Tuath Cafe is OPEN
Wednesday to Friday - 09:00 to 15:00
Last hot food orders at 14:00
• Greim at Grinn is CLOSED
• Heathbank Hotel Restaurant is CLOSED
• Heathbank Hotel Bar is OPEN
Thursday 16:00 - 21:00
Friday & Saturday 16:00 - 23:00
Sunday 13:00 - 18:00
• Isle of Barra Beach Hotel is CLOSED
• Joan’s Barra Pizza is OPEN
ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Friday & Saturday 17:00 - 20:00
CLOSED 27/28th September & 5th/6th October
• Piece of Cake, Vatersay CLOSED for Season
Honesty box in Vatersay - home baking
• Post Office Tea Room is OPEN
Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 10:00 - 15:00
Wed 10:00 - 12:00
• Mairi’s Chippy is OPEN
Friday & Saturday 17:00 - 19:00
• Padula's Island Stores is OPEN
Mon-Sat 9:00 to 18:00
Sun 12:00 to 18:00
Takeaway nights Fri & Sat 15:00-17:30
• Simple Snacks CLOSED
• Vatersay Hall Café is CLOSED
Shops and Services
​• A & C MacLean’s (Butcher’s) is OPEN
Monday to Saturday 8:00 to 17:30
Sunday 11:00 to 13:00
• Barratlantic Fish Shop is OPEN
Monday to Friday 9:00 to 16:00
• Beauty Republic is OPEN appointments only
• Caledonian MacBrayne Castlebay Office is OPEN.
Phone number 01871 200 304
Mon-Fri 9:00 to 17:00*
Sat 9:00 to 15:00*
Sun 9:00 to 12:00
*Closes 1hr for lunch 12:30-13:30
• Castlebay Co-op is OPEN
Monday to Saturday 7:00 to 22:00
Sunday 12:30 to 22:00
• Castlebay Post Office is OPEN
Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 9:00 - 16:30
Wed 9:00 - 13:00
• Garadh a Bhagh a Tuath Community Garden is OPEN
Monday-Friday 9:00 - 13:00
Produce can also be purchased through Bùth Bharraigh.
• Padula's Island Stores is OPEN
Mon-Sat 9:00 to 18:00
Sun 12:00 to 18:00
• Royal Bank of Scotland is OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10:00 to 12:30 and 13:00 to 15:30
• Thrift Shop is OPEN
Saturdays 13:00 to 15:30
Tuesdays 10:00 to 11:30
Donations can be taken in during open hours or by arrangement
• Top Shop is OPEN
Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 13:00, 14:00 to 16:00
(Thursday pm ask at A&C MacLean's)
Facilities
​
Marina
• Castlebay Marina is CLOSED.
​​
Recycling
• Garrygall Recycling Centre is OPEN
Last entry at 15:30
Tue 9:00 - 15:45
Thur 9:00 - 15:45
Sun 9:00 - 15:45
Public Toilets
• Ardmhor Ferry Waiting Room Toilets are OPEN*
• Barra Airport Toilets are OPEN*
• Castlebay Co-op Toilet is OPEN*
• Castlebay Hall Toilets are OPEN
• Calmac Waiting Room, Castlebay OPEN*
• Garadh Changing Places Toilet is OPEN* during open hours (Northbay Community Garden)
• Vatersay Community Hall Toilets are OPEN 24h
​
* Open during business hours