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==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, [[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.
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.
The largest of the Inner Hebrides (and the Western Isles) is Skye, sometimes referred to in [[Gaelic]] poetry and song as Eilean a' Cheò (The Misty Isle). It is renowned for its natural beauty, history and wildlife. <!--Citation needed! --> The spectacular and rugged Cuillin Hills of Skye are the highest British mountains not on the mainland. In common with many of the Western Isles, Skye is a very traditional and deeply religious community. <!-- Citation needed! -->
==Outer Hebrides==
==Outer Hebrides==