Western Isles

British  

noun

1. Gaelic name: Eilean Siar.  an island authority in W Scotland, consisting of the Outer Hebrides; created in 1975. Administrative centre: Stornoway. Pop: 26 100 (2003 est). Area: 2900 sq km (1120 sq miles)

2. Also called: Western Islands.  another name for Hebrides

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Example Sentences

Western Isles councillors agreed to a new policy on pupils' use of mobile phones and tablets in the islands' schools in November.

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An amber weather warning was in place in the Western Isles while the south of Scotland was covered by a yellow alert.

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The warning covers parts of Argyll and Bute, the west Highlands, Western Isles and Northern Isles.

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This is likely to bring some disruption, particularly to ferry services in and around the Northern and Western Isles.

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The Scottish government has approved the introduction of an entry fee for the first time at one of the Western Isles' most popular and ancient sites.

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