Don't miss the preceding episodes of How to Hebrides!
PART 1 - The Basics. Where to camp, layout of the islands, weather and midges: https://youtu.be/AnCY6cizghg
PART 2: Getting here, and getting about. Ferries, routes to the ferry ports, and driving and cycling on the islands: https://youtu.be/U4pm8BjzLCo
PART 3: Isle of Lewis: https://youtu.be/iRCm_027-S0
PART 4: Isle of Harris: https://youtu.be/WXpc3JzdNM4
PART 5: The Uists: https://youtu.be/j0XlhQHlUXM
Sadly we have reached the final episode in the series and we look at 'The Outer Hebrides in Miniature' - Barra and Vatersay.
To download the camping leaflet, and other really useful guides such as the community shops, eating and drinking, walking, and cycling, please go to https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/visitor-info/leaflets
Check out the tour through Karla and Stephen's eyes at Karla's Adventure Wheels Blog: https://adventurewheels.blog
CAMPSITES:
Scurrival - https://www.facebook.com/ScurivalCampsite/
Croft No. 2 - https://barracampsite.com
Barra Holidays @ Croft 183 - http://www.croft183.com
Borve Caravan and Camp Site - http://www.barracamping.co.uk
Wavecrest Campsite - https://www.wavecrestcampsite.co.uk
PLACES TO VISIT:
Barra Airport - http://www.hial.co.uk/barra-airport/
Boat trips from Castlebay - http://www.barrafishingcharters.com/home.html
Kisimul Castle - https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/kisimul-castle/
Vatersay Beach and Catalina Seaplane wreck - https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/isles-of-barra-and-vatersay/vatersay
PLACES TO EAT:
Barra Airport Cafe - https://www.facebook.com/barraairportcafe/
Ardmhor Coffee - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Business/Ardmhor-Coffee-At-The-Wee-Ferry-Terminal-1185469631632689/
Cafe Kisimul - https://www.cafekisimul.co.uk
Barra Atlantic Gin - https://www.isleofbarradistillers.com/
Macroons Tearoom, Castlebay - https://www.facebook.com/CastlebayPostOffice/
Bùth Bharraigh - https://barrashop.co.uk
A huge thank you to Adria UK who have sponsored this entire series and loaned the stunning Twin Supreme 640SLB camper van. Check out their extensive range of panel van conversions, motorhomes, and caravans at https://www.adria.co.uk/
If you wish to rent an Adria van or motorhome for your Scottish trip, please check out Scot Motorhomes at: https://www.scotmotorhome-hire.co.uk
Thanks also to Outer Hebrides Tourism for supporting this series. Their website is an absolute 'First Port of Call' for anyone wishing to visit the Western Isles. Check it out at https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk
For a playlist with many of my trips to the Outer Hebrides, please see: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL039A9D4CA921AA3B
For a playlist covering a winter trip to the islands in a van, please see: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8A5_7NxNKJCVrvyKATffHL1X6OmqCZ4n
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