 Barrathon -
Isle of Barra Half Marathon
and Fun Run.
The Barrathon is now an annual event held in the
summer where competitors come from as far a field as
Japan, Argentina and America. The ceilidh which takes
place in the evening offers the perfect opportunity to dance
the night away with locals and visitors alike.
Next Barrathon: Saturday 28th June 2008!
Places limited to 150!
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Barrathon
28th June
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 Barra
Fest -
This annual festival is run by Fèis Bharraigh, a well
known and established traditional music tuition group on
the island. This unmissable event takes place in a marquee on Tangasdale Machair
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The band line
up features a celebration of modern traditional music with
some fresh new sounds.
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Barra Fest
25th&26th July |
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 Fisherman's
Mass-
When you come along to celebrate the
Fisherman's Mass you are taking part in a traditional
ceremony which has been a feature of the island's social
calendar for many years. The blessing of the local
fishing boats takes place around the pier in Castlebay with
one of the main highlights of the day being the annual boat
race which takes place thereafter. This carnival
atmosphere is complemented perfectly by music and local
seafood served up on the pier and this entertainment
continues long into the night in the ceilidh held in the
local village hall. A good time to be had by all! |
Fishermen's
Mass
13th July
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 Fèis
Bharraigh -
Fèis Bharraigh begun in 1981 to with the aim of promoting, encouraging, developing the practice and study of the Gaelic
language, literature, music, drama and
culture in the islands of Barra and Vatersay.
Many years later this celebration of Celtic
culture is still going strong!
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Fèis
Bharraigh
July 2008 |
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Barra
Games -
The Barra Games follow a similar format as many of
the Highland Games which take place throughout Scotland in
the summer months. With traditional events such as
tossing the caber, tug of war and highland dancing on show
you will have a wonderful day soaking up the friendly
atmosphere. As with many events on the island, a
ceilidh is the perfect way to conclude your day on an island
where the locals really know how to throw a good party! |
Barra
Games
20July |
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