Barra & Vatersay Outdoor Ranger Service

19/06/2026

No matter what happens tonight - come and blow the cobwebs away tomorrow (Saturday). Volunteer to help clean Vatersay west beach. 10am meeting at Vatersay Hall. Everyone welcome 🤗 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Clean Coast Outer Hebrides

19/06/2026

18/06/2026

Weather is looking great tomorrow (Friday) for Bruce's wildlife walk in Eoligarry. 🌞 There are still a few places left so contact Bùth Bharraigh in the morning to book your place.

On Saturday (still sunny and dry 🌞) we have a Shoreline Clean led by Conor. This event is part of the 2026 Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival. It starts at 10am and meeting at Vatersay Hall and cleaning Vatersay West Beach - All welcome even if you just have a few minutes to spare.

Also part of the Wildlife Festival is the Quiz on Saturday Night at Castlebay Hotel, Bar & Restaurant so why not round off Saturday with some fun wildlife questions at 7pm followed by Nollie.

Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival

18/06/2026

Jonathan's walk this week was well supported so many thanks to everyone for coming along.

The walk traversed over different landscapes including machair, moorland and coastal areas seeing a wide diversity of plant species.

The walk went past Loch Tangusdale, MacLeods Tower and to the settlement where MacNeil set up home in 1748 after he abandoned Kisimul Castle and before Eoligarry House was built. The walk then continues to Dùn Bàn - the Iron Age fortification.

Jonathan's next walk will be Wednesday 24th June at 2pm in Allasdale. To book your spot contact Bùth Bharraigh

17/06/2026

This Friday - contact Bùth Bharraigh to sign up.

16/06/2026

Tomorrow - still places

Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable about the island and it will be a enjoyable and informative walk.

Contact Bùth Bharraigh to sign up.

15/06/2026

Last week Jonathan took these 3 lovely ladies on a walk in Allasdale. They went to Dun Cuier, the cleared settlements in Allasdale, up to Dun Bharpa, neolithic burial cairn. The walk took 3 hrs. Everyone had a great time and weather kept pretty dry.

This week (Wednesday 17th) he is going a walk around Tangusdale. To book contact Bùth Bharraigh

14/06/2026

Sublime summer sunshine for this afternoon’s wildlife walk on Vatersay. The machair flowers were a riot of colour, Moss Carder Bees were active and the Skylarks and Lapwings were in fine voice. We heard Corncrakes and the group learned about some of the perils these birds face and the efforts being made to safeguard their future. Thanks to all who attended; we hope to see you again soon.

Next walk is on Wednesday with Jonathan around Tangusdale. Sign up

14/06/2026

Today at 3:30 - still some spaces left.
To book call Buth Bharraigh 01871 817948 - opens at 12 noon.

Blow the cobwebs away and marvel in the wonderful wildlife on Vatersay 🌼🌺🌸

12/06/2026

Two walks this week coming:

🐝Vatersay Wildlife Walk with Bruce on Sunday 14th June, 3:30pm.

🚶‍♂️Tangusdale Historical & Archeological Walk with Jonathan on Wednesday 17th June, 2:00pm.

To sign up for the walks contact or visit Bùth Bharraigh