Barra Castle

Dated 1614/18, N. wing 1753. 3-storey courtyard plan of

unusual type. W. wing of traditional L-plan pattern with

circular tower S.W. angle, curve of stair in jamb expressed

as a semi-circular tower corbelled to square at S, S.E. wing

with circular angle tower, pinned boulder rubble. Main gables crowstepped. N. wing simple 3-storey coursed rubble with

straight skews. Low courtyard wall on E. square-headed

doorway, later urns, water spout from courtyard to kitchen.

Interior: Drawing room with panelling replaced to original

design, G. Bennet Mitchell, 1910-11, large chimneypiece with

slightly later one inserted within it; early - mid 18th

century panelling in 1st floor bedroom S.E. wing, good stair

of similar type to Bourtie and panelled sitting room in N.

wing of 1753.