Outer Hebrides

The Outer Hebrides or Western Isles (officially known by their Gaelic name, Na h-Eileanan Siar) comprise an island chain off the west coast of Scotland. They form part of the Hebrides, separated from the Scottish mainland and from the Inner Hebrides by the stormy stretch of water known as the Minch and the Little Minch. Most communities in the Outer Hebrides use the Scottish Gaelic language. The name for the UK Parliament constituency covering this area is Na h-Eileanan an Iar, whilst the Scottish Parliament constituency for the area continues to be known as Western Isles. Under Norse rule for about 200 years until the Battle of Largs in 1263.

Related Topics:
Gaelic - Scotland - Hebrides - Inner Hebrides - Minch - Little Minch - Na h-Eileanan an Iar - Battle of Largs

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