Visit Barra and Vatersay
Visitor Information Services by Bùth Bharraigh
A Guide to Local Businesses
Updated: 21st March 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 - 17:00
Sat: 10:00 - 16:00
Sun: 12:00 - 16:00​
​​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 CLOSED - 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 - Questions / requests can be emailed to barraheritage10@outlook.com
• Barra Historical Walks OPEN - Book through Facebook Page
• 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
• Kisimul Castle is CLOSED for 2024
• 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 OPEN
Sunday 08:30-1600
Tue and Thursday 0800 - 1200
• Barra Airport Café is OPEN 10:00-15:00
• Barra Heritage Cafe is CLOSED
• Café Kisimul is OPEN for takeaways at the weekend
• 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 - Thursday 16:00 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 - 15:00 to Late
• Croft Kitchen Barra CLOSED until April 2025
Honesty box in Eoligarry - home baking and eggs
• Fish Box Kitchen CLOSED
• Garadh a Bhagh a Tuath Cafe is OPEN
Wednesday to Friday - 10:00 to 14:00
• Greim at Grinn is CLOSED
• Heathbank Hotel Restaurant is CLOSED
• Heathbank Hotel Bar is OPEN
Friday & Saturday 17:00 - 22:30
• Isle of Barra Beach Hotel Blue Lounge Bar is CLOSED
• Joan’s Barra Pizza is OPEN
ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Friday & Saturday 17:00 - 20:00
• Piece of Cake, Vatersay CLOSED until end of March
Honesty box in Vatersay - home baking
• Post Office Tea Room is OPEN
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 15:00
• Mairi’s Chippy is OPEN
Friday & Saturday 17:00 - 19:00
• Padula's Island Takeaway is OPEN
Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 17:30
Friday 9:00 to 19:30
Saturday 9:00 to 19:00
Sunday 11:00 to 17:30
• 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
Saturday 9:00 to 12:00
• 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
• Castlebay Co-op is OPEN
Monday to Saturday 7:00 to 22:00
Sunday 12:30 to 22:00
• Castlebay Post Office is OPEN
Monday to Friday 9:00-16:30
• 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
Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 17:30
Friday 9:00 to 19:30
Saturday 9:00 to 19:00
Sunday 11:00 to 17:30
• Royal Bank of Scotland is OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10:00 to 12:30 and 13:00 to 16:00
• Thrift Shop is OPEN
Saturdays 13:00 to 15:30
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
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Marina
• Castlebay Marina is CLOSED.
Re-opens 1st April 2025
Recycling
• Garrygall Recycling Centre is OPEN
Tue 9:00 - 16:00
Thur 9:00 - 16:00
Sun 9:00 - 16:00
Public Toilets
• Ardmhor Ferry Waiting Room Toilets are OPEN*
• Barra Airport Toilets are OPEN*
• Castlebay Co-op Toilet is OPEN*
• Castlebay Hall Toilets are CLOSED
• Castlebay Pier Toilets are OPEN*
• Garadh Changing Places Toilet is OPEN* during open hours (Northbay Community Garden)
• Vatersay Community Hall Toilets are OPEN 24h
* Open during business hours