Barra - Docking
Castlebay (56deg 56.7’N, 07deg 29.6’W) is a very good sheltered harbour with excellent holding. The best anchorage is in about eight meters, NW of the castle. There are now 20 visitors’ buoys and a ferry pier.
For details of the buoys in this area, see Western Isles moorings.
An alternative anchorage may be found in Vatersay Bay in about 9m.
Water and fuel are available, as well as provisions. The village also has shops, TWO hotels, a bank, post office and a hospital.
Last updated: May 2019
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