Outer Hebrides
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The findings, published in the Evolutionary Journal of the Linnean Society, focus on four island subspecies found in Scotland: Shetland, Fair Isle, the Outer Hebrides, and St Kilda.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
As Champagne must come from its designated region in France, Harris tweed can only be made in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides islands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
People with roots in the Outer Hebrides and north west Ireland face the highest known risk of developing hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes the body to absorb and store too much iron.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 2026
The standing stones on the west coast of Lewis are one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Outer Hebrides.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
A thorough search was being made of every bay and inlet of the mainland, and of every island, even to the Outer Hebrides, and further, to remote St. Kilda!
From The True Story Book by Lang, Andrew
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