Part of the Outer Hebrides, Barra is one of the southernmost inhabited islands in Scotland. Despite being only 23 square miles in size, the island offers a wide variety of natural beauty that includes beaches, rolling hills, grassy plains, and moorland. Many visitors enjoy simply walking or cycling around the island to enjoy the scenery, but you can also go for a kayaking trip, play a round of golf, or visit the medieval Kisimul Castle. The island can be accessed either by ferry or by plane, although it's worth flying in to see the unusual airport, whose runway is only visible at low tide.

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