Isle of Barra

[robertdeltajohnson]

Visited Barra in August 1970, the weather was bad so we couldn't fly over, we took the ferry from Oban, I believe(I was 11 years old). It was funny when one of the officers on the ferry asked where I was from. When I told him Florida, he said, "Oh, you're a Yank." I replied, "No, I'm a Southerner!"(not knowing they called anyone from the US, a "Yank.") My ancestors(MacNeill's) came to America in the late 1700's and settled in Kentucky. I'm a 6th generation Floridian...

Robert Bruce MacNeill

[Britmovies]

bara is a great place with great people I would recomend anyone to go there.

[HazelAgnes48]

Lovely place, lovely beaches. Have visited twice.

[barrach7]

My Grandad left Bharraigh (via Mull and Ft William) to end up on mainland at Nairn 1852 to escape that twat Gordon of Cluny! We were always told since then (and I tell my daughter) Barra's our 'REAL home. Window in chapel at Nairn commemorates this. BTW - Clare Grogan (Altered Images) is also descended from those who 'escaped' Cluny's eviction to Canada from Barra in 1852. Her folks ending up heading South to Glasgow. A special place indeedy. Have travelled a tad and nowhere feels like it!

[pieman78]

My great gran was from Barra, been a couple of times now, love it up there, best beaches in the world.

[Robertmacdonald1986]

ENGLISH TRANSLATION- NOT VERY GOOD:

Farewell acrross the sea and mountains,

towards the lovely land and veiws,

Where I learned as a child,

The language of my mother, Barra Gaelic

Barra Forever!

[Robertmacdonald1986]

Soraidh bhuam thar chuan 's beannaibh

chun an aite aille s sealladh

Far an d'ionnsaich mi nam phaiste

Chainnt mo Mhathor Ghaidhlig Bharraigh

Barraigh gu brath!

[bea1980uk]

Hi there,

I'm pressuming this is complimentary... I don't speak Gaelic, although I would love to.

[everwer48]

Very nice video. Would you recommend staying on this Island in the summertime?

The beach look's very attractive to me.

Well done!

[bea1980uk]

I'd recommend staying on the island at any time of year... The locals recommend May, June or end of August to September - That way you miss all the tourists and you still get the beautiful weather!

[everwer48]

Thanks for your answer. Do you also like bagpipe music? I'm a bagpiper living in teh Netherlands.

[bea1980uk]

I've played the bagpipes for 5 years now...  Still a learner, but I guess all pipers are - There's always something new to learn.

[eeast54]

Really enjoyed watching your video. Very beautiful scenery and absolutely love your music choice. A gorgeous place. Well done!