Barra
an island of the Outer Hebrides, W. coast of Scotland, belonging to Invernessshire; 8 miles long and from 2 to 5 broad, of irregular outline, with rocky coasts, surface hilly, but furnishing excellent pasture. On the W. coast the Atlantic has hollowed out vast caves and fissures. Large herds of cattle and flocks of sheep are reared on the island. Fishing is an important industry. Pop. about 2,500.