Barra

The island of Barra is one of the most southerly in the Outer Hebrides, lying about 5 miles southwest of the neighbouring island of South Uist. It is about 10 miles long, and a road 14 miles long runs around the island. It is the most westerly inhabited island in the UK. Castlebay, on the southeastern coast is the chief settlement, with a pier and ferry connections with Mallaig and Oban.

The images here are by an unknown photographer, and although their date is uncertain they were possibly taken between 1910 and 1920.

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Herring fishing

Barra herring fleet at sea
Barra fishing fleet		 Pier at Castlebay, Barra
Pier. Castlebay
Herring fleet in Castlebay
Castlebay. Herring fishing fleet		 Barra. Fishing season
Barra. Fishing season
Herring barrells
Castlebay. Herring curing station		 Castlebay: Herring curing station.
Castlebay. Herring curing station

Housing

Barra house
Barra. Inhabited house at Brevig		 Widow McNeil's house
Barra. Widow McNeil's house Balnabodach

Barra life

Gowing for peats Barra
Barra. Going for peats		 Barra children
Barra. School children