Britain's Best Loves Places

Find Your Perfect Spot, Then Book the Ideal Inn

Barra Airport

Is the flight from Glasgow to Barra Sustainable

Yes for several reasons. The islanders have a daily commercial connection to Glasgow and its medical facilities, clinicians can visit quickly and easily.  A  round trip by car and ferry will take over 24 hours compared to a flight of a little over one hour. Loganair operates a mandatory carbon offset programme so that all passengers contribute a modest share of their ticket price to wind farm and reforestation projects in developing countries.  C02 emissions by car and ferry amount to 166kg/C02  whereas the return flight per passenger is 116kg/C02. 


Loganair uses an 18-seat de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft for its flights from Glasgow to Barra, famous for landing on the beach. Passengers flights from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Barra Airport (BRR)  include 21kg luggage. Book this unique travel experience early to find the best price. 


Barra is described as a beautiful, stunning, and picturesque island in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. A 12 miles circular road connects Northbay to Castlebay.   Barra is a gem, known for its varied landscapes of sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, hills, and machair. Visitors can enjoy scenic drives and walks along the coastline, discover Kisimul Castle in Castlebay, or witness the unique experience of small planes landing on the beach runway at Barra International Airport. 

Outer Hebrides Outstanding Walks

122 miles of thrilling Hebridean walking across ten stunning isles, from the Butt of Lewis in the north to Vatersay in the south. Discover crafting heritage, the ancient Callanish Standing Stones and the impressive broch of Dùn Carloway; delight in the variety of birdlife at Balranald and wooded Arinaban; enjoy miles of silver sand and turquoise sea at Luskentyre and Halaman Bay; and revel in the panoramic views from Èabhal and Heabhal.   Only £12.99


View Point: Talla Na Mara, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

Buy today

Before You Go,  Let's Look After You

Smiling brown haired woman in green top

A Handy Tool in your Fitness Programme

Download or check your Pedometer App to see how many steps your doing today. Set your goal for the month. Read the page on your Health App about V02 max to measure cardio fitness

How a Mediterranean Diet Helps Exercise

Walking, cycling or hiking uses lot of energy.  A Mediterranean Diet  including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, fish and  grains make a healthy diet. Don't forget drink plenty of water.

 Take Your Time. Have a Stress Free Day

Walking, even for 30 minutes every day will help cardio fitness by lowering your heart rate, easing tension and anxiety.  Take a break, boost your well-being, feel good about yourself. Click the timer to find out how to manage stress.

The perfect solution to Autumn days and nights


Three big names with endless options, even more if you link any two or all three for a fabulous short break

Make the most of Autumn Days.

The British Newspaper Archives in partnership with Find my Past  has added yet more FREE PAGES  accessible to the great British public. Now numbering two million historical newspaper pages that cover two hundred years from 1699-1999.  We've added more pages this week, find out more here*****


Find Out about Days in History

Wherever in the United Kingdom you want to search more about this Autumn the British Newspaper Archives is arranged for you to discover all about this important date in our calendar, choose the year, the region, the paper and there you will have a fascinating array of articles about each month through the ages.

Ordnance Survey  Maps

Shop Here***** 

Find the perfect gift for adventurers, curious minds, road trippers, culture vultures, outdoor lovers

choose from:

Great Solid Gold British Bucket List Map, Adventure Maps, Great British Wonders, Great British Place Names, Great British History Map, Great British Food, Literature, Folklore, Great British Films, Music and last but not least Great British Wildlife and Environment Map.  Fantastic Gift Ideas for Birthdays. Hurry order whilst stocks last.


English Heritage create wonderful  family days***** at sites all over the country, the perfect family member gift.   You can join English Heritage from just £4.75 per month become a member today***** and reap the benefits for an entire year; perfect for  the up-coming Summer  Breaks  to keep the kids entertained.

You can enjoy all the great Autumn and Winter activities from just £57 per year plus free entry for up to six children. Join Here

Wherever you travel in our British Isles there is certain to be a Macdonald Hotel and Resort


Check out the Offers Page where you may find discounts for Short Stays, Weekend Breaks this Autumn

Photo by Samuel Regan-Asante on Unsplash

Great British Spectaculars


The pageantry of Trooping the Colour. the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo,  two of the United Kingdom's great events of the year.  Another great event, but completely different, The Chelsea Flower Show.


Country pleasures, Grasmere Sports in August or the Barnstable Old Fair in September are great British traditions. From the spectacular to more creative events, perhaps your choice would be the arts, music or book fairs and for others sporting contests or medieval re-enactments.  Each and every one has become  a great occasion steeped in history. 

Book your Autumn 2025 Break  Here