ABOUT US
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.
BARRA HOMECOMING 2023
This event was held to celebrate and mark the occasion of the centenary of emigration to Canada between 1922 – 1924.
COMUNN EACHDRAIDH BHARRAIDH ‘S BHATARSAIDH (Barra and Vatersay Heritage Society) held a programme of events between Sunday 4th June to Friday 9th June 2023.
This event called descendants of emigrants who wished to visit the island of their forefathers to participate in this landmark celebration.
Anyone with a possible interest, please make contact with the Heritage Centre.
Please contact via e-mail: barraheritage10@outlook.com
HOMECOMING 2023
Since our launch in 2000, the team at Barra Heritage & Cultural Centre has worked tirelessly to promote our cause. We are fortunate to have volunteers and staff from all walks of life who bring their unique expertise and resources into everything we do. This is what enables us to achieve our goals year after year.
While there is always more that can be done, there is no doubt that we are making a significant impact. We don’t measure our success through just facts and figures, but through happy faces and heartwarming feedback. See how you can become part of the difference.