27. Cuithir Houses
Cuithir, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XY
Type:Architectural Trail
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Built in 2000 for Barra & Vatersay Housing Association (now part of HHP) by Ben Tindall Architects following extensive community consultation. The curved ends, similar to Viking longhouses, reduce heat lost from wind chill. Many other energy-saving design features are included.
Private residences.
A well preserved iron age galleried dun situated on hill to the east of Cuier cemetery
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Bog bean (Menyanthes Triolaiata). This lovely flower, often overlooked, can be found in…
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Drosera intermedia. - Insectivorous plant found in marshy ground
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This is the only standing stone of any size still erect on Barra.
Platanthera bifolia
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Ophioglossum vulgatum.- Very small fern 3cm tall
Award winning Bunting Project bringing people together with connections to Barra and…
Community local produce shop selling quality products from Barra & Vatersay including…
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