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| − | The Hebrides are an archipelago of | + | 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]] & [[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 [[Clearances]] by the British nobility led to the emigration of many Hebrideans to the | + | 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 Myth]] were considered the Westernmost lands of the ancient world. |
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[[Category:Scottish Islands]] | [[Category:Scottish Islands]] | ||
Revision as of 18:42, May 8, 2007
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 Clearances by the British nobility led to the emigration of many Hebrideans to the Americas.
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.