Ceann a' Ghàraidh
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Ceann a' Ghàraidh is the location of the ferry terminal on the south-western side of Eriskay
in the Western Isles of Scotland.
, until the causeway
opened in July 2001. (1982) similarly operated between Berneray
and North Uist
, until the Berneray Causeway opened in 1998.
ferries started a new service across the Sound of Barra to Aird Mhor
on 4 March 2002. This completed the whole link from Berneray
to Vatersay
, but they could only carry 5 cars. The new, larger CalMac
ferry, took over on 7 June 2003. and the old ferries were sold for further service in Bere Island
(Ireland) and Papa Stronsay
(Orkney). Since July 2007, the Sound of Barra service has been provided by the larger .
The placename literally means "The head of the garden". This location is so called due to the presence of the old crofting boundary walls, which can no longer be seen.
Eriskay
Eriskay , from the Old Norse for "Eric's Isle", is an island and community council area of the Outer Hebrides in northern Scotland. It lies between South Uist and Barra and is connected to South Uist by a causeway which was opened in 2001. In the same year Eriskay became the ferry terminal for...
in the Western Isles of Scotland.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar ferries
The small landing craft type ferry, MV Eilean Na H-Oige (1980) (based on Scottish Gaelic Eilean na h-Òige "The Island of Youth") provided a service from here to Ludaig on South UistSouth Uist
South Uist is an island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. In the 2001 census it had a usually resident population of 1,818. There is a nature reserve and a number of sites of archaeological interest, including the only location in Great Britain where prehistoric mummies have been found. The...
, until the causeway
Causeway
In modern usage, a causeway is a road or railway elevated, usually across a broad body of water or wetland.- Etymology :When first used, the word appeared in a form such as “causey way” making clear its derivation from the earlier form “causey”. This word seems to have come from the same source by...
opened in July 2001. (1982) similarly operated between Berneray
Berneray, North Uist
Berneray is an island and community in the Sound of Harris, Scotland. It is one of fifteen inhabited islands in the Outer Hebrides. It is famed for its rich and colourful history which has attracted much tourism....
and North Uist
North Uist
North Uist is an island and community in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.-Geography:North Uist is the tenth largest Scottish island and the thirteenth largest island surrounding Great Britain. It has an area of , slightly smaller than South Uist. North Uist is connected by causeways to Benbecula...
, until the Berneray Causeway opened in 1998.
Sound of Barra ferry
The new harbour and slipway on Eriskay were constructed at the same time as the causeway. The Comhairle nan Eilean SiarComhairle nan Eilean Siar
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the local government council for Na h-Eileanan Siar council area of Scotland.It is the only local council in Scotland to have a Gaelic-only name...
ferries started a new service across the Sound of Barra to Aird Mhor
Ardmore, Barra
Ardmhor is a small village in the north east of the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.In 2002 a small ferry port was built in the village to serve a new ferry link between Barra and Eriskay as part of the Sound of Barra Integrated Transport Project. The ferry service started in spring...
on 4 March 2002. This completed the whole link from Berneray
Berneray, North Uist
Berneray is an island and community in the Sound of Harris, Scotland. It is one of fifteen inhabited islands in the Outer Hebrides. It is famed for its rich and colourful history which has attracted much tourism....
to Vatersay
Vatersay
Vatersay is an inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Vatersay is also the name of the only village on the island.-Location:The westernmost permanently inhabited place in Scotland, Vatersay is linked to Barra by a causeway completed in 1991...
, but they could only carry 5 cars. The new, larger CalMac
Caledonian MacBrayne
Caledonian MacBrayne is the major operator of passenger and vehicle ferries, and ferry services, between the mainland of Scotland and 22 of the major islands on Scotland's west coast...
ferry, took over on 7 June 2003. and the old ferries were sold for further service in Bere Island
Bere Island
Bere Island or Bear Island is an island off the west coast of County Cork, Ireland. It is roughly 11 km x 5 km in dimension and has a population of 210....
(Ireland) and Papa Stronsay
Papa Stronsay
Papa Stronsay is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Stronsay. It is in size, and at its highest point.According to folklore, some of the natives were descended from a female selkie. This was because they had horny skin on their feet and hands, and permanently smelt of...
(Orkney). Since July 2007, the Sound of Barra service has been provided by the larger .
The placename literally means "The head of the garden". This location is so called due to the presence of the old crofting boundary walls, which can no longer be seen.