Hebrides
Sign in to saveThe Hebrides ( ; , , lit. Islands of the Foreigners, i.e. in this context the Norsemen; ) are the largest archipelago in the United Kingdom, off the west coast of the Scottish mainland. The islands fall into two main groups, based on their proximity to the mainland: the Inner and Outer Hebrides.
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The Hebrides are the largest archipelago in the United Kingdom, located off the west coast of Scotland and divided into two main groups—the Inner and Outer Hebrides—based on their distance from the mainland. They matter as a significant geographical and cultural region within the UK, with a name reflecting their historical contact with Norse settlers.
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26 sectionsContents
- Geology, geography and climate
- Etymology
- Outer Hebrides
- Inner Hebrides
- Uninhabited islands
- History
- Prehistory
- Celtic era
- Norse control
- Scottish control
- Early British era
- Language
- Modern economy
- Media and the arts
- Music
- Literature
- Film
- Video games
- Influence on visitors
- Natural history
- See also
- References and footnotes
- Notes
- Citations
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The Hebrides ( ; , , lit. Islands of the Foreigners, i.e. in this context the Norsemen; ) are the largest archipelago in the United Kingdom, off the west coast of the Scottish mainland. The islands fall into two main groups, based on their proximity to the mainland: the Inner and Outer Hebrides.
These islands have a long history of occupation (dating back to the Mesolithic period), and the culture of the inhabitants has been successively influenced by the cultures of Celtic-speaking, Norse-speaking, and English-speaking peoples. This diversity is reflected in the various names given to the islands, which are derived from the different languages that have been spoken there at various points in their history.