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Outer Hebrides

British  

plural noun

  1. See Hebrides

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Wrens from Fair Isle and the Outer Hebrides remained more genetically similar to mainland birds, showing that island evolution can vary significantly even across nearby islands.

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

The Outer Hebrides followed closely at one in 62, and Northern Ireland at one in 71.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 2026

Stephen, a 32-year-old cyber security consultant, will also get a hero's welcome in Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

Another delightful book on the Outer Hebrides is that written by Mr. W. C. Mackenzie.

From Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland by Daniel Turner Holmes

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