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This is Barra Hill in Aberdeenshire, and not the island.

Battle of Barra ~ Blàr Bharraich 22-23 May 1308 [Barra hill by Oldmeldrum and Inverurie]

Latha Ionaruiridh: Am Fèillire, 1875, 7

Barra 1506 Barrauch…. Barocht… Barra is probably the same as Barr and Barrie in other parts, Barr is top, as of tree branches, barrach meant, in the old language, bushy.: Alexander 1952, 17

Compare Castle Varrich ~ Caisteal Bharraich

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