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Barra, Inverness-shire

Barra (Scottish Gaelic: Barraigh) is an island lying at the southern end of the Outer Hebrides, in Inverness-shire. It is within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA.

Primary Name(s): Barra (Anglicised)   Barraigh (Gaelic)
Place Type: Island
Historic County: Inverness-shire
Lat, Long: 56.982142,-7.470667
Grid Reference: NF 6780 0120
Council Area: Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID:  GBPN257197

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Barra,_Inverness-shire_257197