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The '''Hebrides''' are an [[archipelago]] of [[island]]s off the North West Coast of [[Scotland]], in the [[United Kingdom]]. They are one of the last areas where the [[Gaelic]] [[language]] is spoken. They are generally subdivided into the Inner Hebrides (parts of which are included in [[Argyll and Bute]] & [[Highland Council]] Areas) and Outer Hebrides (also known as the Western Isles or ''Comhairle nan Eilean Siar'').  The two parts are separated from each other and the Scottish mainland by the Minch and the Sea of the Hebrides.

The '''Hebrides''' are an [[archipelago]] of [[island]]s off the North West Coast of [[Scotland]], in the [[United Kingdom]]. They are one of the last areas where the [[Gaelic]] [[language]] is spoken. They are generally subdivided into the Inner Hebrides (parts of which are included in [[Argyll and Bute]] & [[Highland Council]] Areas) and Outer Hebrides (also known as the Western Isles or ''Comhairle nan Eilean Siar'').  The two parts are separated from each other and the Scottish mainland by the Minch and the Sea of the Hebrides.

Forced displacement of communities during the [[Highland Clearances]] by the [[British]] nobility led to the emigration of many Hebrideans to the [[America]]s.

Forced displacement of communities during the Highland Clearances by the [[British]] nobility led to the emigration of many Hebrideans to the [[America]]s.

The [[New Hebrides]], now [[Vanuatu]], in the south [[Pacific Ocean]] are named after the Hebrides.

The [[New Hebrides]], now [[Vanuatu]], in the south [[Pacific Ocean]] are named after the Hebrides.

The origins of the name Hebrides are somewhat vague. It has, however, often been pointed out that the [[Hesperides]] of [[Greek Myth]] were considered the Westernmost lands of the ancient world.

The origins of the name Hebrides are somewhat vague. It has, however, often been pointed out that the [[Hesperides]] of [[Greek mythology]] were considered the Westernmost lands of the ancient world.

==Inner Hebrides==

==Inner Hebrides==

The major islands of the Inner Hebrides are Skye, Rhum, Coll, Tiree, Mull, [[Iona]], Colonsay, Islay and Jura, as well as a large number of smaller islands.

The major islands of the Inner Hebrides are Skye, Rhum, Coll, Tiree, [[Isle of Mull|Mull]], [[Iona]], Colonsay, Islay and Jura, as well as a large number of smaller islands.

Centres of population are at Portree (Skye), Tobermory (Mull) and Bowmore (Islay). The islands are served by [[CalMac]] ferry services, and most also have small airports.  [[Whisky]] distilling is an important local industry, especially on Islay and Skye.

Centres of population are at Portree (Skye), Tobermory (Mull) and Bowmore (Islay). The islands are served by [[CalMac]] ferry services, and most also have small airports.  [[Whisky]] distilling is an important local industry, especially on Islay and Skye.