Taking the ferry from Oban we landed on the island of Barra in the early hours of the evening and headed for a designated wild camping space on the western side of the island. Wow had we struck lucky wild crashing waves greeted us and spectacular views over the bay we loved it so much we spent a couple of nights here.

Taking a day time hike we discovered an Iron Age fortified house on top of a hill then dropping down onto the beach found ourselves in close proximity to nesting terns and ringed plovers. To avoid disturbing them we diverted into the sand dunes to find our way back to Vinnie.

The following morning having read a lot on social media about the most southerly populated Outer Hebridean island of Vesteray that has the unique feature in the middle of the island where it narrows to sand dunes with back to back beaches.We decided it was worth a visit but on arrival due to the weather conditions decided it was not for us and decided to head to the north of the island.

En route we passed the ferry terminal and with all the upheaval with ferries and when trying to book our ongoing ferry for Eriskay which was linked by a Causway to south Uist had found there was no access to a booking service on line until the Tuesday four days hence, we decided to go in to the ferry terminal and try and book direct. Finding there was no office service and no staff we thought let’s try our luck and see if we can get on the next ferry out which was leaving within the hour. Yes, no problem on we went with no ticket and no one wanting to take our money either on the ferry or as we drove off the other side so a double bonus of the ferry and a free ride 👍 The only regret was not getting to see the northern end of the island but we have learned that the ferry service in and around the islands are unreliable so you take your chances when you can.