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  2. The Outer Hebrides (/ ˈ h ɛ b r ɪ d iː z / HEB-rid-eez) or Western Isles (Scottish Gaelic: na h-Eileanan Siar [nə ˈhelanən ˈʃiəɾ] ⓘ, na h-Eileanan an Iar [nə ˈhelanən əɲ ˈiəɾ] ⓘ or na h-Innse Gall, 'Islands of the Strangers'; Scots: Waster Isles), sometimes known as the Long Isle or Long Island (Scottish Gaelic: an t ...

  3. The world will end, but love and music will endure - Gaelic proverb. Discover your very own slice of heaven and visit the Outer Hebrides. This celebrated, interconnected chain of Atlantic islands of the north west coast of Scotland caters for thrill seekers and chill seekers alike.

  4. The Outer Hebrides is a group of islands that sit off the west coast of Scotland, each with its own unique way of life. The Hebridean islands offer wild Atlantic waves, diverse wildlife and vibrant Gaelic culture. Its powder white beaches are world-renowned, with some even featured on Condé Nast Traveller's recent list of Best Beaches in the ...

  5. Apr 15, 2024 · Stretching 130 miles (210 km) from Lewis in the north to the island of Barra Head in the south, the Outer Hebrides lie in a crescent about 40 miles (65 km) from the Scottish mainland—as their name suggests, farther away from the Scottish mainland than are the islands of the Inner Hebrides.

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  6. Hebrides, group of more than 40 islands extending in an arc off the Atlantic (west) coast of Scotland. The islands are subdivided into two groups—the Inner Hebrides to the east and the Outer Hebrides to the west—which are separated from each other by channels called the Minch and the Little Minch.

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  7. If you are planning a trip to the Outer Hebrides, we can provide you with a wide range of Western Isles visitor information to help with every aspect of your holiday. Plan your trip carefully, book travel and accommodation and follow our P.L.A.C.E. Visitor code.

  8. Aug 10, 2022 · Visiting the Hebrides is about being outdoors. Throughout the islands, there’s great walking, from pacing the sublime sandy beaches of Barra, Tiree or Harris to tackling the rugged challenge of Skye’s Cuillin Hills or the Paps on Jura. To get out on the water, sea-kayaking is a great option on Barra, Skye and other islands.

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