List of places in the Western Isles facts for kids
The Western Isles, also known by their Scottish Gaelic name, na h-Eileanan Siar, are a chain of islands off the west coast of Scotland. This amazing area is one of Scotland's 32 council areas. It's a place full of unique towns, small villages, tiny hamlets, and beautiful islands. You'll find busy ports, quiet rivers, and safe harbours here. There are also historic houses, special nature reserves, and many other interesting spots to explore.
The Western Isles are famous for their stunning natural beauty and rich history. Many people visit to see the ancient stone circles, enjoy the peaceful beaches, or learn about the local culture. This list will help you discover some of the many fascinating places in this special part of Scotland.
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- Balallan (Baile Ailein)
- Baleshare (Am Baile Sear)
- Balivanich (Baile a' Mhanaich)
- Ballantrushal (Baile an Truiseil)
- Barpa Langass (Barpa Langais)
- Barra (Barraigh) - An island known for its unique airport where planes land on the beach!
- Barra Airport (Port-adhair Bharraigh)
- Barra Head (Beàrnaraigh Cheann Bharraigh)
- Bruernish (Bruthairnais)
- Barra Isles
- Barvas (Barabhas)
- Bayble (Pabail)
- Bayhead (Ceann a' Bhàigh)
- Benbecula (Beinn nam Fadhla) - A central island connecting North and South Uist.
- Benbecula Airport (Port-adhair Bheinn na Fadhla)
- Berneray (Beàrnaraigh)
- Borve (Borgh)
- Bragar (Bràgar)
- Breaclete (Breacleit)
- Butt of Lewis (Rubha Robhanais) - The very northern tip of the Isle of Lewis, with a famous lighthouse.
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- Callanish (Calanais)
- Callanish Stones (Clachan Chalanais) - An amazing ancient stone circle, like a mini-Stonehenge!
- Callanish VIII
- Calvay (Calbhaigh)
- Carinish (Càirinis)
- Carloway (Càrlabhagh)
- Castlebay (Bàgh a' Chaisteil) - The main village on Barra, with a castle in the bay.
- Cille Bharra
- Clach an Trushal (Clach an Truiseil) - A huge standing stone, one of the tallest in Scotland.
- Clisham (An Cliseam) - The highest mountain in the Outer Hebrides.
- Craigstrom (Creagastrom)
- Creagorry (Creag Ghoraidh)
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- Daliburgh (Dalabrog)
- Dun Carloway (Dùn Chàrlabhaigh) - A well-preserved ancient tower (broch) from over 2,000 years ago.
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- Eilean Chearstaidh (Eilean Kerstay)
- Eilean Dòmhnuill
- Eriskay (Èirisgeigh) - A small island famous for its ponies and a historic shipwreck.
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- Fiaraigh
- Finsbay (Fionnasbhagh)
- Fir Bhrèige
- Flodabay (Fleòideabhagh)
- Flodaigh
- Flodday
- Fuaigh Beag
- Fuaigh Mòr
- Fuday (Fùideigh)
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- Geocrab (Geòcrab)
- Gighay (Gioghaigh)
- Gravir (Grabhair)
- Great Bernera (Beàrnaraigh Ùig) - An island connected to Lewis by a bridge.
- Grimsay (Griomasaigh)
- Grimsay, South East Benbecula (Griomasaigh)
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- Habost (Tàbost)
- Harris (Na Hearadh) - Known for its stunning beaches and Harris Tweed fabric.
- Hellisay (Theiliseigh)
- Hushinish (Hùisinis)
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- Iochdar (An t-Ìochdar)
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- Kisimul Castle (Caisteal Chiseamail) - A medieval castle located on a small island in Castlebay, Barra.
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- Laxdale (Lacasdal)
- Leverburgh (An Tòb)
- Lewis (Leòdhas) - The largest island in the Outer Hebrides.
- Lewis and Harris (Leòdhas agus na Hearadh) - Often thought of as one island, but they are two distinct parts.
- Lews Castle (Caisteal Leòdhais) - A grand castle overlooking Stornoway.
- Lickisto (Liceasto)
- Lingeidh (Lingeigh)
- Lingerbay (Lingearabhagh)
- Liniclate (Lìonacleit)
- Loch Ròg
- Lochboisdale (Loch Baghasdail) - A ferry port on South Uist.
- Lochmaddy (Loch nam Madadh) - The main village and ferry port on North Uist.
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- Manish (Mànais)
- Mingulay (Miughalaigh) - A beautiful, uninhabited island with amazing cliffs.
- Muldoanich (Maol Dòmhnaich)
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- Newtonferry (Port nan Long)
- North Uist (Uibhist a Tuath) - An island known for its lochs and birdlife.
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- Pabbay (Pabaigh)
- Pobull Fhinn
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- Rèinigeadal
- Rockall (Rocabarraigh) - A tiny, isolated rock far out in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Rockall Bank
- Rodel (Roghadal) - Home to the historic St. Clement's Church.
- Ruabhal (Ruaidheabhal)
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- Sandray (Sanndraigh)
- Scalpay (Sgalpaigh)
- Scarp
- Scolpaig
- Scolpaig Tower (Dùn Scolpaig)
- Sollas (Solas)
- Sound of Barra (Caolas na Barraigh)
- Sound of Harris (Caolas na Hearadh)
- South Uist (Uibhist a Deas) - An island with a long sandy west coast.
- St Kilda (Hiort) - A remote archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, once inhabited.
- Steinacleit
- Stiomrabhaig
- Stornoway (Steòrnabhagh) - The main town and port of the Outer Hebrides, located on Lewis.
- Stornoway Airport (Port-Adhair Steòrnabhagh)
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- Taransay (Tarasaigh) - A beautiful island, famous for being featured on a TV show.
- Tarbert (An Tairbeart) - The main village in Harris, a ferry port.
- Tigharry (Taigh a' Ghearraidh)
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- Uineasan
- Uist (Uibhist) - Refers to the group of islands including North Uist, Benbecula, and South Uist.
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- Vacsay (Bhacasaidh)
- Valtos (Bhaltos)
- Vatersay (Bhatarsaigh) - The southernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides.
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- West Loch Tarbert (Loch A Siar)
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