Northern Isles
Britishplural noun
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The warning covers parts of Argyll and Bute, the west Highlands, Western Isles and Northern Isles.
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In the depths of winter, Scotland's northern isles will see barely six hours of daylight from morning till night.
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The yard services the Royal Navy's research ships, including HMS Sir David Attenborough, and the ships Serco operates between Aberdeen and the northern isles.
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Fair Isle is located halfway between the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland.
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Mr Sloan says tunnels could provide more robust transport links for the west coast as well as the Northern Isles.
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