Catalina Wreck
Vatersay, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YW
Type:Historic Sites
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The wreck of an RAF Catalina seaplane that tragically crashed on the hill killing three of her nine crew on a training excerise in 1944 can still be seen on the side of the hill at Heishival Beag.
Vatersay is the southernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It is now linked to…
A monument in memory of those lost in the Annie Jane maritime disaster in 1853.
Coeloglossum viride
When heading uphill towards Eorisdale, look out for this easily…
The Field Gentian (Gentianella Campestris) on Vatersay is home to the largest display on…
Neolithic people settled here around 4000 BC and built an artificial platform behind a…
Our Lady, Star of the Sea, designed by G. Woulfe Brenan and completed in 1888, is perched…
This medieval castle was the seat of the Clan Macneil. Built in the 15th century it was…
Kisimul Castle sits on a rocky islet just off the coast of Barra at Castlebay
Award winning Bunting Project bringing people together with connections to Barra and…
Community local produce shop selling quality products from Barra & Vatersay including…
The Isle of Barra Soap Company produces soap products & candles. Handmade on the Isle of…
The basking SHark (Cetorhinus Maximus) is one of the largest fish seen in the waters…
This is the only standing stone of any size still erect on Barra.
This site was investigated by Channel 4's Time Team in May 2007. Amongst other remains, a…
A path leads into the interior of Barra with views over Heaval, the islands highest peak.…
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