Scotland Hebrides accommodation, travel guide

The Outer Hebrides

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The Outer Hebrides

The Outer Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland provide spectacular scenery and is a favorite place for bird watchers. The main islands are North & South Uist, Lewis and Harris. The 15 inhabited islands have a total population of about 26,500 and there are more than 50 substantial uninhabited islands.
On the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, at Callanish, stands the awesome collection of stone circles and rows of standing stones called the 'Hebrides' Stonehenge'
Sea transport is crucial and a variety of ferry services operate between the islands and to mainland Scotland. Modern navigation systems now minimise the dangers but in the past the stormy seas have claimed many ships. Religion, music and sport are important aspects of local culture, and there are numerous designated conservation areas to protect the natural environment.
The St Kilda archipelago is noteworthy in its own right. Remote and spectacular, it lies 110miles from the Scottish mainland.

Modern commercial activities centre on tourism, crofting, fishing, and weaving including the manufacture of Harris tweed. Some of the larger islands have development trusts that support the local economy and, in striking contrast to the 19th and 20th century domination by absentee landlords, more than two thirds of the Western Isles population now lives on community-owned estates. You can print this onto perforated paper to refer back to later.

Accommodation In This Area

	Carinish, Aird A Bhaigh, self catering charming detached cottage, a real taste of highland life set in the quiet village.
	Isle Of Benbecula, Sealladh A Bhaigh, self catering bungalow cottage that sleeps eight people in four bedrooms.
	Isle of Harris, Avalon Guest House, 4Star family croft B&B, with views of Loch Tarbert
	There are five Youth Hostels, on the Islands

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