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Downham, Clare (2007) Viking Kings of Britain and Ireland: The Dynasty of Ívarr to A.D. 1014. Edinburgh. Dunedin Academic Press. ISBN 978-1-903765-89-0 Explore the Outer Hebrides and discover everything from endless white sands, abundant fresh produce, ancient history and incredible wildlife. Mid-Year Population Estimates, UK, June 2021". Office for National Statistics. 21 December 2022 . Retrieved 18 October 2023.

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As one of Europe’s last untouched natural habitats, the Outer Hebrides offer visitors an experience they will never forget. Whether strolling acrosswhite sand beachesor among the shadows of 5000-year-old standing stones, thehistory of the islandsis a constant presence. The Outer Hebrides is home to spectacular scenery from rugged hills to stunning seascapes along its spectacular Atlantic coastline. The 2001 census statistics used are based on local authority areas but do not specifically identify Free Church or Episcopal adherents. 4% of the respondents did not answer this census question and the total for all other religions combined is 1 per cent. [167] See the ancient Callanish Standing Stonesrising from the Lewis landscape to give an imposing outline against the endless island skies and feel the echoes of the past murmuring round these monoliths – an eternal testament to islanders enduring spirit and ingenuity.

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South Lewis, Harris and North Uist NSA" (PDF). SNH. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2012 . Retrieved 30 August 2009.

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Whether you enjoy sea-based activities, are much more comfortable on dry land, or prefer to get up into the mountains, the Outer Hebrides offer something for everyone. Fast and fun downhill mountain biking might be your thing – or exploring one of Scotland’s newest long-distance trails, the Hebridean Way.Malhotra, R. (1992) Anthropology of Development: Commemoration Volume in Honour of Professor I.P. Singh. New Delhi. Mittal. ISBN 81-7099-328-8 Ballin Smith, Beverley; Taylor, Simon; Williams, Gareth (eds) (2007) West Over Sea: Studies in Scandinavian Sea-Borne Expansion and Settlement Before 1300. Leiden. Koninklijke Brill. ISBN 978-90-04-15893-1 There are also several islands called Orasaigh from the Norse Örfirirsey meaning "tidal" or "ebb island". [156] Transport [ edit ] Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hebrides leaving Lochmaddy, North Uist, en route for Skye Crone, B.A. (1993) "Crannogs and chronologies" Proceedings of the Society of Antiquarians of Scotland. 123 pp.245–54

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Murray, John; Pullar, Laurence (1910). Bathymetrical Survey of the Fresh-Water Lochs of Scotland, 1897–1909. Edinburgh: Challenger Office . Retrieved 8 March 2018– via National Library of Scotland. The Outer Hebrides have a cool temperate climate that is remarkably mild and steady for such a northerly latitude, due to the influence of the North Atlantic Current. The average temperature for the year is 6°C (44°F) in January and 14°C (57°F) in summer. The average annual rainfall in Lewis is 1,100 millimetres (43in) and sunshine hours range from 1,100 to 1,200 per year. The summer days are relatively long and May to August is the driest period. [67] Winds are a key feature of the climate and even in summer there are almost constant breezes. According to the writer W. H. Murray if a visitor asks an islander for a weather forecast "he will not, like a mainlander answer dry, wet or sunny, but quote you a figure from the Beaufort Scale." [68] There are gales one day in six at the Butt of Lewis and small fish are blown onto the grass on top of 190metre (620ft) high cliffs at Barra Head during winter storms. [69] Prehistory [ edit ] The Callanish Stones From the neat Victorian homes lining the streets of Stornowayin the east, to the stretching white sands of Bostaon Great Bernera in the west, where the clear Atlantic waters sound the evocative toll of the Time and Tide Bell as a reminder of the link between us and the elements, Lewis is an island of exciting contrasts and diverse experiences. Travelling around Outer Hebrides can be achieved by driving, cycling or using public transport, and the islands are connected to the mainland by plane and ferry. The islands are more accessible than ever, with five UK airports reaching Stornoway (Lewis), Benbecula and Barra. The outdoors:The Callanish Stones, dating from about 2900 BC, are the finest example of a stone circle in Scotland Each of the islands in the chain has its own unique personality and is deserving of time and in-depth exploration. To the north you have the Isle of Lewiswith its wonderful and distinctivearchaeology,extensive peat bogs and myriad of Lochs and Lochans. Travel south and you cross the majestic and very ruggedhills of North Harrisbefore descending towards the shores of West Loch Tarbert. The southwest of Harris by total contrast is dominated by magnificentwhite shell sand beachesand flower cover machair. Countryside and Landscape in Scotland - National Scenic Areas". Scottish Government. 4 July 2017. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018 . Retrieved 31 January 2018. Campaign to stop the slaughter of over 5000 Hedgehogs on the Island of Uist". Epping Forest Hedgehog Rescue. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002 . Retrieved 1 January 2007.