Scotland's Outer Hebrides | Barra, Vatersay & Mingulay (film + guide)

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This video is split into two parts, first our trip to Barra, Vatersay and Mingulay (with no dialogue), followed by a chat about our trip and tips for visiting the islands yourself.

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Barra and Vatersay lie at the bottom of the chain of islands that make up the Outer Hebrides (also known as the Western Isles), in the far west of Scotland. They are small, but perfectly formed, with a little bit of everything that there is to love about the Outer Hebrides; beautiful white sand beaches, rugged hills, fresh seafood, colourful fishing boats, turquoise water, relaxed island vibes, and even a beach that doubles up as an airport!

The uninhabited island of Mingulay lies 12 miles south of Barra, a haven for wildlife including a large puffin colony between late April and early August. A day trip to Mingulay by boat from Castlebay is an incredible experience, with a few hours to explore the island on foot, followed by a boat trip around the enormous sea cliffs. Here you’ll find guillemots, shags, seals, and more wildlife, and you might even spot a climber or two on the cliffs! There is a chance to sail through a dramatic sea arch too, given the right conditions and size of your boat.

We travelled to Barra by CalMac ferry from Oban at the start of June and spent 5 nights camping on the island before continuing our road trip north to Uist, Harris, and Lewis (more Outer Hebrides films coming soon!).

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➤ FILM CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:58 Ferry Oban to Castlebay
01:51 Vatersay
05:40 Traigh Eais
06:14 Barra Aiport (Traigh Mhor)
07:40 Eoligarry
09:30 Camping Vatersay Beach
10:12 Castlebay to Mingulay
10:45 Arriving on Mingulay
11:54 Mingulay Puffins
13:02 Mingulay Beach & Abandoned Village
15:18 Mingulay Sea Cliffs
17:33 Basking Shark
17:33 Return to Barra
18:07 Who Are We?
18:42 How To Get To Barra
19:24 Trip Overview
21:18 Vatersay Travel & Camping Info
24:42 Barra Beach Airport & Traigh Eais Info
26:24 Eoligarry Beach Info
27:34 Best Beaches on Barra
28:12 East Coast Barra & Bike Hire
29:18 Mingulay Day Trip Info
31:26 Have You Ever Seen A Puffin Poop?
31:58 More Mingulay Info
34:28 St Kilda Day Trip From Barra Info
35:12 Round-Up & What's Coming Next
37:07 Does Del Play The Bagpipes?

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