Visit Barra and Vatersay
Visitor Information Services by Bùth Bharraigh
A Guide to Local Businesses
Updated: 5th June 2026
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 4 May - 30 September
Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 19:00
Sat: 10:00 - 16:00, 18:00 - 19:00
Sun: 12:00 - 16:00, 18:00 - 19:00
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 OPEN
Monday - Friday 10:00-16:00
For enquiries email barraheritage10@outlook.com
• Barra Historical Walks OPEN - Book through Facebook Page
• Barra Scenic Tours is OPEN
• 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 OPEN
• Hebridean Sauna is OPEN
Thursday - Sunday, 12:00 - 20:00
• Hebridean Sea Tours is OPEN
• 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
Free boat trips around the Kisimul will start in May
• Mingulay Boat Trips is CLOSED
• Paddleboarding at Croft 2 Campsite OPEN.
Kayaks and paddleboards available for hire.
• Swimming Pool & Gym are OPEN (CLOSED Mondays)
• Wee Barra Sauna is OPEN
Check FB page for booking
Bars, Restaurants and Cafes
• Ardmhor Café is OPEN
Sunday 11:00 - 16:00
Monday & Saturday 08:00 - 12;00
Tuesday & Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday CLOSED (See FB page for changes)
• Barra Airport Café is OPEN 10:00-15:00
• Barra Heritage Cafe is OPEN 10:00-15:00
• Café Kisimul is OPEN EVERY DAY
Lunches 12:00 - 15:00
Dinner 16:30 - 22:30
• Castlebay Hotel is OPEN
Breakfast served between 7:30 and 9:15
Lunch served from 12:00 - 14:00
Dinner served between 17:30 - 20:15
• Castlebay Bar is OPEN
Monday - Thursday 14:00 to 23:00
Friday 14:00 to 1:00
Saturday 12:00 to 1:00
Sunday 12:00 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
Saturday All Day Dining 12:30 - 17:00
• Craigard Bar OPEN
Monday-Thursday - 15:00 to 22:00
Friday-Sunday - 12:30 to Late
• Croft Kitchen Barra OPEN Daily for 10:00
Honesty box in Eoligarry - home baking and eggs
• Fish Box Kitchen OPEN
Thursday - Sunday 12:00 - 14:30, 17:00 - 19:40
• Garadh a Bhagh a Tuath Cafe is OPEN
Tuesday - Friday - 10:00 to 15:00
Last hot food orders at 14:00
• Heathbank Restaurant is OPEN
Tuesday - Thursday 17:30 - 19.30
Friday and Saturday 17.30 - 20:00
Sunday Roast 15:00 - 19:30
To book email 2 weeks prior to the date
• Heathbank Hotel Bar is OPEN Daily from 16:00
• Isle of Barra Beach Hotel is OPEN
• Joan’s Barra Pizza is OPEN
ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Friday & Saturday 17:00 - 19:30
• Piece of Cake, Vatersay OPEN
Honesty box in Vatersay - home baking (CASH)
• Post Office Tea Room is OPEN
Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 10:00 - 15:00
Wed 10:00 - 12:00
• Mairi’s Chippy is OPEN
Fri & Sat 17:00 - 20:00
• 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 OPEN
Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 15:00
(Last orders for sit-in 14:30)
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, Saturday 11:00-15:00
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
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30
Saturdays 13:00 to 15:30
Donations can be taken in during open hours or by arrangement. Please do not leave donations
outside.
• 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 OPEN 1st April to 30th September.
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