A generic name given to all the islands off the west coast of
Scotland. The
Western Isles include the
Hebrides, the
Isle of Skye, Mull
? and many smaller islands.
In addition, the Western Isles Council is a Unitary Council Authority managing part of the [Outer Hebrides]
?. Administrative centre Stornoway. The two terms should not be confused.
[Western Isles Council official website]