COMUNN EACHDRAIDH BHARRAIDH AGUS BHATARSAIDH AT A GLANCE
A Bit of Background
The centre houses artefacts, documents, photographs, archives and collections on the history and culture of Barra & Vatersay.
Formed in 1995 to conserve and promote the culture and heritage of the islands of Barra and Vatersay, the Historical Society collects artefacts, documents and photographs, and has built up extensive archives and collections. It arranges exhibitions, displays and events of a social and educational nature.
Dualchas (Heritage):
Since opening in 1996, Barra Heritage Centre has welcomed people from all over the world who have a keen interest in learning the history and culture on Barra and the Barra isles.
The centre is well situated and is within walking distance of the main street in Barra’s main and most populated village of Castlebay overlooking the famous Kisimul Castle and the islands south of Barra.
Information
BARRA HERITAGE & CULTURAL CENTRE:
DEDICATION AND SERVICE WITH PROVEN IMPACT
OPENING TIMES
Now Open Monday - Friday 11.00 am - 4.00 pm.
ADMISSION
£5.00 for Adults
Under 16 year olds free
Tea Room
Now Open Monday - Friday 11.00 am - 4.00 pm.
COMUNN EACHDRAIDH BHARRAIDH AGUS BHATARSAIDH
TEAROOM
Our Tearoom offers a place to relax with a choice of fresh home baking, hot and cold beverages and stories from local residents with a chance to answer any questions you may have about our beautiful island, past and present.
EXPERIENCE COMUNN EACHDRAIDH BHARRAIDH AGUS BHATARSAIDH
NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH AT BARRA HERITAGE CENTRE
KATE RILEY BOOK SIGNING
NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT BARRA HERITAGE CENTRE
The Comunn Eachdraidh welcomed author Kate Riley to the Centre recently. She signed copies of her book Canna Schooldays which tells the history of a Century of Teaching and Learning on the Isle of Canna. She herself taught in Canna for six years from 1986. Signed copies are available for sale at the Centre.
She also donated the teaching certificates of An Sgoilear Bàn and they can be viewed at the Centre. He was born in Mingulay in 1878 and not only taught in several schools, including Mingulay and Grìnn but also in Canna. He passed away from 1940 at Earsary.
An Sgoilear Bàn - Grinn School
Island Actives
MINGULAY BOAT TRIPS
&WILDLIFE SPOTTING
Enhance your visit to the Outer Hebrides with stunning tours and adventures to Mingulay, St Kilda and around the Southern Islands
Dualchas Heritage CentreCastlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD
01871 810 413