Isle of Barra

We spent a delightful two days and three nights in Barra exploring the island, beaches and our heritage. We visited Kisimul Castle, the Hertitage Center, The MacNeil burial ground and various coves and harbours by cycle. For 6 hours, we pumped and pumped... up, down and all around the mountain sides. The scenery was spectacular and our understanding of the island more complete when back to the boat. After reprovisioning and 6 loads of laundry, we were off and running again.

We headed north in hopes of spending the night in Eriskay, a very small island just two miles by one. The island is known for an unusual breed of pony that carried peat and seaweed. The fishing village has just two visitor moorings and room for maybe one boat to anchor. Upon arrival, only one mooring was available but unfortunately it was too close to the rocks. After three attempts at anchoring, we left for Loch Bloisdale. The wind blew upwards of 25 knots all night. We were happy to be moored! Come morning, the wind continued at a rather strong pace but with the forecast predicting it to diminish, we left for the Isle of Skye and Loch Harport. There we happened upon a mooring provided by the Talisker Distillery. The sun set at 9:30, it began to drizzle and out came a rainbow. Most of us went into the PubGrubTub for refreshments after dinner...and when there wished we had let them cook instead.