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The Outer Hebrides (/ ˈ h ɛ b r ɪ d iː z / HEB-rid-eez) or Western Isles (Scottish Gaelic: na h-Eileanan Siar [nə ˈhelanən ˈʃiəɾ] ⓘ, na h-Eileanan an Iar [nə ˈhelanən əɲ ˈiəɾ] ⓘ or na h-Innse Gall, 'Islands of the Strangers'; Scots: Waster Isles), sometimes known as the Long Isle or Long Island (Scottish Gaelic: an t ...
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Scottish Gaelic for 'Council of the Western Isles'; Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ˈkʰõ.ərˠʎə nə ˈɲelan ˈʃiəɾ]) is the local government council for Na h-Eileanan Siar (the Outer Hebrides) council area of Scotland. It is based in Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis.
Council Tax – Frequently Asked Questions. Council Tax bills have now been issued. First payments in your instalment plan will be due in June. We have created some Frequently Asked Questions which...
Stornoway is an important port and the administrative centre of the Outer Hebrides. It is home to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and a variety of educational, sporting and media establishments. Until relatively recently, observance of the Christian Sabbath (Sunday) has been associated with Hebridean culture.
The official website of Scotland's sole Gaelic-only named council (formerly the Western Isles Council). Find information and services for residents, businesses and visitors to the Na h-Eileanan Siar council area (Western Isles).
Explore the stunning scenery and culture of Na h-Eileanan Siar, the only Gaelic-speaking council area in Scotland. Find photos, videos, audio and panoramas of the Western Isles.
Explore the online version of the HER maintained by the Western Isles Council Archaeology Service. It contains over 14,000 records of archaeological and historic sites and structures in the islands.
