From Around Scotland with Graeme Johncock, a Hidden Scotland guide
Barra, Vatersay and a Climb Through Culross
A beach runway on Barra, the sands of Vatersay, and Culross in Fife.
Words by Graeme Johncock
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This month took me from the Outer Hebrides to my own corner of Fife—flying into Barra’s beach runway, wandering the sands of Vatersay, and finally unlocking a centuries-old story closer to home.
Spring is definitely in the air in Scotland and as I type this, daffodils are blooming and the sunshine feels surprisingly warm. I’m almost scared that I’ve just jinxed it and we’ll be hit by snow next week!
With warmer weather comes more opportunities to explore and I was lucky enough to enjoy some pretty incredible trips over the last month. Top of that list by a longshot was the unique experience of flying to the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. It’s the only commercial airport in the world that has a beach for a runway!
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