Barra Head
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Barra Head, also known as Berneray, is the southernmost of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. Within the Outer Hebrides, it forms part of the Barra Isles archipelago.
Originally, Barra Head only referred to the southernmost headland of Berneray, on which its lighthouse is located, but is now the most common name for the entire island. The lighthouse, built by Robert Stevenson, has operated since 1833.
From 1931, the island was inhabited only by the lighthouse keepers and their wives. The lighthouse is now automated and the island completely uninhabited. It is also known for its large seabird colony and was designated a SSSI in 1993.
The National Trust for Scotland have owned the island since 2000.
External Link
- Barra Head Lighthouse (http://www.nlb.org.uk/ourlights/history/barrahead.htm)