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The Hebrides lie of the West Coast of Scotland. They are divided into the Inner Hebrides which includes the islands of Islay, Jura, Mull, Tiree and Skye as well as many smaller islands and the Outer Hebrides, which includes the Islands of Lewis (Leodhas), Harris (Na Hearadh), North Uist (Uibhist a Tuath), South Uist (Uibhist a Deas), Benbecula (Beinn na Faoghla) and Barra (Barraigh). The maps below shows the geographical area.
and a closeup showing the different islands
The Hebrides is famed for its white sands and wild landscape. It has spectacular mountains and bleak moorland (but not much forest). But even in the barren wastes of North Lewis, the shifting patterns of light and shade across the long horizon have their own magical attraction.
Beach at North Tolsta, Lewis
Seascape in South Harris
Cullin mountains, Isle of Skye
