ISLANDS OF BARRA AND VATERSAY ARE CLOSED. Donโt travel here, donโt put unnecessary strain on our medical staff and limited resources. We will open again and be delighted to see you. But in the meantime we are looking after our community, the thing that makes us so special.
A man (67) has been charged after a stream near Castlebay on the Isle of Barra was contaminated with human waste from a campervan. We received a report of the vanโs toilet cassette being emptied around 10.30am on Sat 29 April.
A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Thought for Sunday
Currently there are around 175 houses in
#Barra
and
#Vatersay
that are empty for more than 7 months a year - not including the 60 which are holiday lets. Can you imagine how much more vibrant the community would be with a fraction of these houses โฆ
Happy Hogmanay and wishing all our followers a fantastic New Year.
May your troubles be less, may your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door.
#HNY2023
#isleofbarra
#vatersay
This doesnโt happen very often! โ ๏ธRoads are slippy so take care. โ ๏ธSchools are closed, no public transport. Beautiful though! And looks like there is still plenty snow in the sky.
@Barra_Weather
@IslesWeather
#Isleofbarra
#snow
Difficult times ahead on Barra right now with the COVID outbreak. This is a time for staying at home, following rules, working together and kindness.
We will get though this. โค๏ธ
The COVID situation here is extremely concerning with now 27 cases and over 10% of the population a close contact.
We are sending our good wishes to those directly affected and thank you all for sending positive thoughts and ๐ to our community.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#barra
It doesn't get much better than this! ๐๐ Hands up who wishes they were here right now?! ๐โโ๏ธ
๐ Vatersay Bay, Isle of Barra,
@OuterHebs
ย ๐ท IG/absoluteescapes
Madainn Mhath from a wet and windy
#Castlebay
#isleofbarra
. Ferry left early this morning for Oban to make what is possibly the final run before Christmas due to the awful weather. Thank you to all the Calmac staff for all their efforts.
#OuterHebrides
Another glorious day on
#barra
and
#vatersay
. We are so fortunate here that we are so spaced out and we can get out and enjoy our environment. We can get too close to people but we can shout hello, wave, smile and have a wee conversation. It is especially important to
#BeKind
.
Our thoughts today are with Eilidhโs family and friends and also with all the other families who lost loved ones. Sad time. The Memorial Trust is doing a great job helping to create opportunities for young people through music. Please support.
#barra
#vatersay
#RIPthe22
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It is three years since we lost our angel
#EilidhMacLeod
at
#ManchesterArena
. From the light that was extinguished that night we're working to create some brightness through a
#musical
#legacy
for her. You can read our anniversary thoughts on FaceBook:
The calm before the storm - beautiful day in
#Castlebay
today.
#isleofbarra
.
Sun is out and it is lovely to feel the heat on your skin instead or all the wind we have been having.
Ferry is on its way today. Food tomorrow!
#IslandLife
#Barra
#winterstorms
We all have plenty frozen veg though in the freezer! And surely wine counts as one of your 7 a day!
๐๏ธ HEBRIDEAN CUP OF BEACHES ๐๏ธ
THE WINNER OF THE TRรIGH TROPHY
๐๐๐ ๐ฅVATERSAY๐ฅ ๐๐๐
After a hard fought and intense battle, over 500 votes and 24hrs later... Vatersay emerges as the inaugural champion of Hebridean beaches!! (1/2)
These islands have lots of opportunities but ownership of second homes are placing a stranglehold on the community and development and we canโt move forward if people cannot get housing.
All quiet in
#Castlebay
this morning.
#Vatersay
lazily peeking out from under a duvet of mist. Yachts sheltering at
@MarinaCastlebay
after the November wind and rain that weather had yesterday. Yes, this is June in
#isleofbarra
atm.
Thanking everyone for engagement & support over the past few days. Very much appreciated. Tomorrow we start a new week in a different & worrying time for everyone. We are sending our love to you all. Look after each other, stay safe and well
#SocialDistancing
#WashYourHands
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Winter scene in Brevig this morning. Looks lovely but roads are bad. Schools are closed - I bet there some traditional Barra sleds will be making an appearance today (car bonnet) โ ๏ธโ ๏ธโ ๏ธDonโt go anywhere if you donโt have to. โ ๏ธโ ๏ธโ ๏ธ
#snowday
#isleofbarra
@IslesWeather
#TakeCare
Candle of Hope. Thinking about all the people who are putting themselves in danger to keep us safe. Thinking about all the people in distress, hoping that they may find comfort. Thinking about the future - when we can all be together again.
#stayathome
#barra
#vatersay