Remote Scottish island is offering 'dream job' running cafe on world-famous beach

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A dream job running a café on a remote Scottish island is currently being advertised. The café, which will open later this summer, is located in Barra Airport on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides.

The airport is globally renowned for its sandy beach runway.It is currently in the midst of a £1.5million refurbishment, and will relaunch with a new café in August.

The café is set to have room for up to 50 customers.Barra Airport manager Michael Galbraith commented: "Barra Airport handled nearly 11,000 passengers in 2022/23 and we believe there is considerable scope to generate income from café services for locals and passing tourist trade as well as tourists stopping to watch aircraft landing on our famous beach runway.

Top 10 Scottish summer walking trails crowned from Edinburgh to Skye "The airport is very popular due to our unique beach setting and the world-wide interest this has for visitors, whether or not they are flying in or out."Our successful caf catering concession operated for many years before covid struck and we are keen to get back to offering a quality, caf style operation of hot and cold drinks, snacks, and food."According to the Scottish Government-owned Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), the job presents a "unique opportunity" for those looking for work.It added: "Barra Airport is famed around the world for its beach landings and is currently undergoing a £1.5 million refurbishment of the airport terminal and facilities."Part of the new development is the opportunity to take over the successful caf catering concession, which is now looking to get back to full operation."The terminal building at Barra Airport is currently undergoing a significant extension and refurbishment project to