Island Dark Rum

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Whether you arrive by sea or air, explore by foot or bike, indulge in scenery, seafood or whisky (I’ll take all three please), this island will leave an irrevocable imprint on you.

The flight itself is the stuff that scenic dreams are made off. Look down upon the wild beauty of the Highlands, the iconic colourful facades of Tobermory, and coastlines so beautiful they will pull on your tartan heart-strings. That is why we celebrate home. Creating the true taste Barra, sharing the best of our island, home and away, with family to the fore. There are two sides to the Isle of Barra The interior of Barra, meanwhile, is hilly and desolate so it’s a good place for seasoned hillwalkers, with the highest point on Heaval being the star of the show. It’s a wee bit of a trek getting up there but the views are more than worth it. Vatersay is an idyllic little isle– the most southernly in the Outer Hebrides – and is conveniently connected to Barra via a short causeway. Investors who are considering making an investment in Isle of Barra Distillers Limited should carefully review the above risks and evaluate these with their financial tax and legal advisers before subscribing.Okay so it wasn’t a particularly long cycle, but it involved an unexpected series of rollercoaster inclines and dips – far more than my average level of fitness appreciated. Traigh Mhor and neighbouring Traigh Eais beaches are must-dos for all visitors to Barra. Both feature huge expanses of golden sand, though Traigh Eais is arguably the best for beach days as it’s considerably wider.

The content of this promotion has not been approved by an authorised person within the meaning of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the “Act”). Reliance on this promotion for the purpose of engaging in any investment activity may expose an individual to a significant risk of losing all of the property or other assets invested. The village also has a few noteworthy attractions, the highlight of which has to be Kisimul Castle which is a large fortress managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Honesty jars and boxes; not something you’re ever likely to see in a city. It just wouldn’t work, would it? Us Scottish folk have a tendency to throw around the word ‘wee’, even in instances where something isn’t all that small. I can assure you however that Barra definitely falls into the ‘wee’ category. All investments risk the loss of capital and investments in unquoted companies (and especially early-stage companies) are intrinsically riskier and less liquid than those in quoted companies.

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As nice as Traigh Eais and Traigh Mhor are, there’s a much quieter and wider bay on the northern edge of Barra at Eoligarry. This bay is quite shallow and the sand is almost pure white which makes the water a beautiful turquoise colour on a sunny day.

Barra supplies infinite scenic stimulation, fantastic local produce, and an enviable and palpable sense of community, all rooted in a rich clan history. Cycling is a good option as you’ll be able to experience the island in a far more personal way than you ever could in a car, and as the roads are (mostly) flat it’s a very enjoyable experience. Isle of Barra Distillers ensures the Island Dark Rum is rich and full of island maritime notes and flavour by utilising the key botanical, carrageen seaweed, which the brand is famed for, hand-harvested from the shores of Barra. The carrageen is infused alongside coconut, cardamon, cloves, lemon, and orange peel. On the nose, coconut and clove present first, shortly followed by a crisp maritime freshness. To taste, coconut and brown sugar flavour with a clean and dry mouth feel, while the finish provides the complex warmth of cardamom. The kittens were born at the Five Sisters Zoo on April 27, bringing the total number of kittens born at the park to six in the last 16 months. Barra really is a wee slice of paradise. It often resembles a far-flung tropical land, and the island experience is guaranteed to detox your mind and feed your soul.There are also a few beaches on the western side of Barra which aren’t particularly big but are somewhat protected from the Atlantic thanks to the surrounding landscape.

to our roots and create Scotland’s most westerly distillery. Start our own family on the edge of the Atlantic, the vast ocean that many of our courageous ancestors crossed, However, as it’s free to use it’s also a good place to park up for beach days on neighbouring Traigh Eais beach. Breaking the waves of the mighty Atlantic Ocean on the far western edge of Scotland, of Europe, the Isle of Barra is our home, our inspiration, our family. Distilling and bottling at The meal was so good, we put down our cutlery and immediately rebooked for the following evening. We did exactly the same on our next trip too. Enough said. Three incredibly rare wildcat kittens born at a zoo in West Lothian have been named after Scottish islands.Barra Heritage and Cultural Centre: Dive into the cultural history of Barra at this local museum. It offers exhibits showcasing the island’s past, from its early Christian period to its fishing and crofting traditions.