BBC

Sound of Barra to be given protected status

The Scottish government said the move would protect a pristine marine environment and give its wildlife and habitats international recognition. Local fishermen and Rory MacNeil, chief of Clan MacNeil ...
MLive

Barra MacNeils: The sound of something different

The Barra MacNeils is a new name in the Michigan Irish Music Festival lineup. First let's explain the name: Barra is an island off the west coast of Scotland, one of the southernmost in the Outer ...
heraldscotland

Sound of Barra given special conservation area status

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heraldscotland

Fears over conservation plans for Sound of Barra

AN island council has warned that plans to designate part of its marine environment as a special area of conservation may be unlawful. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has unveiled a proposal for the ...
BBC

Sound of Barra to be given protected status

The Sound of Barra in the Western Isles is be designated a site of Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The Scottish government said the move would protect a pristine marine environment and give its ...
BBC

Sound of Barra to be given protected status

The Sound of Barra has been described as one of "Scotland's wildlife jewels" The Sound of Barra in the Western Isles is be designated a site of Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The Scottish ...