| − | The Hebridies are an archipelago of islands 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, and Outer Hebrides. (Also known as the Western Isles.) | + | The Hebrides are an archipelago of islands 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 & Bute & Highland Council Areas) and Outer Hebrides (Also known as the Western Isles or Comhairle nan Eilean Siar). |
| − | Forced displacement of communities during the Highland [[Clearences]] by the British nobility led to the emigigration of many Hebrideans to the Americas. | + | Forced displacement of communities during the Highland [[Clearances]] by the British nobility led to the emigration of many Hebrideans to the Americas. |