Our Lady Star of the Sea is a statue of the Virgin Mary and child on the slopes of Heaval, the hill rising above Castlebay on Barra in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Its dedication invokes Mary as a guiding star for seafarers, connecting the island’s Catholic heritage with its maritime setting. The pale figure contrasts with the rough rock and open moorland surrounding it. From the hillside, views extend across Castlebay to Kisimul Castle on its small offshore island, placing this devotional landmark within a sweeping landscape of sheltered bay, neighbouring islands and open sea.
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