Population: 27,000 (approx.) Five Fascinating Facts: 1.Despite its latitude, the Gulf Stream dominates the climate, meaning the region is comparatively mild

Planning Your Trip - Outer Hebrides

Make the most of your visit to the Outer Hebrides and sample the many delights on offer around our beautiful islands.From perfect places to stay, delicious eateries to boat trip adventures and artisan crafts. We endeavour to provide information on airtravel to the Outer Hebrides and ferryservices for the Western Isles as well as offering help with public transport options ( busesand taxis) on Lewis, Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Grimsay, Eriskay, Berneray, Barra and Vatersay.Western Isles Transitional Programme Strategy". Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011 . Retrieved 19 May 2010. Gregory, Donald (1881) The History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland 1493–1625. Edinburgh. Birlinn. 2008 reprint – originally published by Thomas D. Morrison. ISBN 1-904607-57-8 Two large, luxury lodges with sublime, panoramic sea and mountain views on the family croft of your host, located on the peaceful, stunning island of Great Bernera in The Outer Hebrides. The Outer Hebrides have some of the very best seafood, smokehouses, distilleries and crofting produce. These artisan, independent producers showcase the best that our Atlantic Larder has to offer.

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Taking your motorhome or campervan to the Outer Hebrides is a wonderful way to experience the islands. Travelling by sea to the Outer Hebrides is all part of the fun of getting here. A chance to relax and recharge and really get into the holiday spirit!

Hunter, James (2000) Last of the Free: A History of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Edinburgh. Mainstream. ISBN 1-84018-376-4

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The Outer Hebrides has some of the finest walking experiences in Europe. Nowhere else offers such a rich combination of attractions: stunning beaches, abundant wildlife, turquoise seascapes, flower rich machair, imposing m ountains, outstanding archaeology and, of course, the islands’ unique Gaelic culture. Other early written references include the flight of the Nemed people from Ireland to Domon, which is mentioned in the 12th-century Lebor Gabála Érenn and a 13th-century poem concerning Raghnall mac Gofraidh, then the heir to the throne of Mann and the Isles, who is said to have "broken the gate of Magh Domhna". Magh Domhna means "the plain of Domhna (or Domon)", but the precise meaning of the text is not clear. [6] Hanson, William S. "The Roman Presence: Brief Interludes", in Edwards, Kevin J. & Ralston, Ian B.M. (Eds) (2003) Scotland After the Ice Age: Environment, Archaeology and History, 8000 BC – AD 1000. Edinburgh. Edinburgh University Press.Luxury cottage centrally located for exploring Lewis & Harris featuring a spa bath, sauna and rain shower. This cottage is perfect for couples or groups of up to 6 people looking for luxury.