HOMECOMING 2023

4th - 9th Julne 2023

Sunday 4th Jtune, 2023

1130h. Homecoming Mass - Our Lady Star of the Sea, Castlebay. 1230h. Registration - Castlebay Hall.

1430h. History of Castlebay-A guided walk. Tickets: £5

1630h. 'Elements of Barra and Vatersay' Art Exhibition (Heritage Centre)

Monday 5th :June, 2023

1000h. Guided Coach Tour 1 - A Glimpse into the Past

1930h. Welcome Ceilidh (haggis, tatties and neeps with a wee dram!) (Castlebay Hall)

Tuesday 6th :tune 2023

1000h. The Michael MacKinnon Lecture - 'Emigration from Barra' (Heritage Centre.) 1045h Genealogy Workshop (Heritage Centre)

Wednesday 7th June 2023

1000h. Guided Coach Tour 2 - The Road to Vatersay

2000h. Heritage Centre - Whisky Galore! Film show with whisky and shortbread.

Thursday 8th June, 2023

1000h. Visit to Kishmuil Castle (subject to permission from Historic Scotland)

2000h. Deoch an Doruis - Farewell Ceilidh Heritage Centre Home baking and a wee farewell dram or two!

Friday 9th June, 2023

1400 h. Film Show - 1924 Gaumont British News film - Emigration by Barra. 'Rockets Galore'

Tickets and full programme details available from the Heritage Centre