The Outer Hebrides, (officially known for local government purposes by the Gaelic name, Na h-Eileanan Siar) comprise an island chain off the west coast of Scotland. The local government area is one of the 32 unitary council areas of Scotland.
The island chain forms part of the Hebrides, separated from the Scottish mainland and from the Inner Hebrides by the stormy waters of the Minch, the Little Minch and the Sea of the Hebrides. On the island ch...
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Area:
- 3,071 km² (1186 mi² )
Population:
- 26,260 (2004)
Country:
Contained by:
View Geographical areas that include Outer Hebrides »Also known as:
- Western Isles,
- Western Isles Islands Area,
- Eilean Siar,
- Westernisles
