Industry & Tourism
The fish factory, Barratlantic, in Northbay is a major contributor to the island's economy and the Hebridean Toffee Factory in Castlebay is one of the few manufacturers on Barra.
Tourism provides the main income for the majority of islanders, the high season lasting from May to September. Thousands of people visit the island every year, the busiest times being during Fèis Bharraigh & BarraFest in July. Boat trips to the neighbouring island of Mingulay are available during the summer season and island hopping plane trips are also available.
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Famous quotes containing the words industry and/or tourism:
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“In the middle ages people were tourists because of their religion, whereas now they are tourists because tourism is their religion.”
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