Berneray lies in the Sound of Harris in the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides) of Scotland. It is a small island (roughly 2 miles by 3), rich in wildlife and history.

Berneray is especially known for its beaches, such as the cockle bay, east beach, and the long sweep of white sand on the west coast, backed by high dunes and machair.

The 124 permanent residents of Berneray (as of 1st May 2009) stay mainly along the rockier east coast, forming an active and friendly community. The main industries are a mixture of the traditional (crofting and fishing), and the new (Internet services, tourism, information and media work). The ferry which plies the Sound of Harris, connecting Berneray and the Uists to Harris and Lewis, is also a major employer of Berneray residents.

Amongst the array of services and facilities, Berneray has a post office, church, fishing harbour, community hall and a shop and tea room. During the summer months, an information centre containing historical and contemporary information is manned by local volunteers.

Meanwhile, the Historical Society employ a project worker to collate many aspects of the history of Berneray, while the Berneray Boat Club organise sailing trips all year round to islands in the Outer Hebrides. The Historical Society is currently seeking a part-time worker for a new project beginning in summer 2009; see the job advert (PDF) for further details.

Residents can find out what's happening locally, obtain information about local groups, and advertise their businesses.

Visitors can discover how to get to Berneray, where to stay and what to do and see. There's some advice on exploring Berneray, and find out about Berneray's history and learn about its abundant flora and fauna. There is also a detailed downloadable guide to visiting Berneray.

For everyone, there is a gallery of photos both contemporary and historical. But what else can you do...

You can take a boat trip to Hebridean islands from Berneray, as well as join Berneray Boat Club.

Move to Berneray! Monitor local property for sale.

Island connections? Contribute to the cataloguing of Berneray history.

You can support this website by buying the Isle of Berneray 2009 calendar (opposite) from the Berneray online shop ... and on that calendar you can mark the dates for Berneray Week 2009.