Episode 3: ‘Out of Nowhere’ – Isle of Barra
What happens when you embark on a big solo hike – and then you panic? This episode of Wild for Scotland sees us embarking on a big adventure on the Isle of Barra.
‘Out of Nowhere’ is a story about my first day on the Hebridean Way – 155-mile long-distance trail across the Outer Hebrides. I take you with me on the ferry to Castlebay, my journey to the start of the hike and up into the hills of Barra. And as you can imagine – not everything went entirely to plan…
After the story, I share my top 5 tips with you to get the most out of your time on Barra when you visit.
Are you ready? Great – let’s travel to Scotland!
References & helpful links:
Find the ferry from Oban to Barra: Calmac route from Oban to Castlebay
Or take a flight with Loganair.
Visit Kisimul Castle in Castlebay.
Read my guide for hiking the Hebridean Way and plan your own trip.
Stay at Barra Beach Hotel.
Go sea kayaking or try another activity with Clearwater Paddling.
Become a patron and support Wild for Scotland.
Join my Scotland Facebook group to find like-minded Scotland lovers.
Credits
Written, hosted and produced by Kathi Kamleitner. Additional support by Fran Turauskis.
Cover Art illustrated by Lizzie Vaughan-Knight. Musik by Bruce Wallace.
Additional sound effects from Zapsplat, Pond5 and SoundBoard.
All photographs by Kathi Kamleitner.
Season 1: Islands
The first season of Wild for Scotland is all about the Scottish isles. Each week, we travel to a different island and spend some time exploring their nooks and crannies, history and landscapes.
Images from the Isle of Barra
Kisimul Castle in Castlebay. Me at the starting point of the Hebridean Way on Vatersay.
The wreck of the Catalina aircraft that crashed on Vatersay in 1944. A sheep next to the road on Vatersay. A sign for Vatersay near the causeway. The causeway between Barra and Vatersay.
A signpost on the Hebridean Way. The west coast of Barra.
Wildflowers on the machair. Tangasdale Beach on Barra.
And then the sun came out! The Hebridean Way leading to the moor of northern Barra.
My bed for the night. Booked a yurt to escape the miserable rain. The sun peeking through the thistles. The sun came out eventually that night. Sunset on Barra. A happy hiker.
Really enjoyed this episode, now binge-ing on the others, excellent work!
I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed this episode and it inspired you to listen to more! Thanks for listening 🙂