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Caption: Known as the Western Islands, this archipelago is situated in the wild blue Atlantic Ocean 45 kilometers off the west coast of Scotland.
They are on the outermost edge of Europe and they got the most fine beaches, wild mountain ranges and a unique Gaelic history. OUTER HEBRIDES
Caption: There are 15 inhabited islands and hundreds of uninhabited isles and skerries
Lewis is the largest of the Outer Hebrides and on the East side of the island is located the only real town of the archipelago, Stornoway.
Although part of the same landmass, Harris is considered another island and it has a character all of its own.
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Caption: To reach the archipelago of Outer Hebrides you can catch a ferry in Uig (Isle of Skye) or in Ullapoll.
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Caption: Lewis and Harris boast a hugely diverse coastal scenery with dramatic cliffs in front of the endless sea (Lewis) and gleaming white beaches (Harris).
The Outer Hebrides are also famous for their wonderful flora and marine life. BEACHES
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Calanais Standing Stones & Visitor Centre
Caption: HISTORY The islands of Lewis and Harris have a long history, evinced in the ancient monuments.
The most famous site of the archipelago are the mysterious Standing Stones of Callanish.
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Caption: Five thousand years ago the Calanais Stones was perhaps a center of ritual power. People erected great standing stones there and at sites nearby.
Why and how they did this remains a mistery hidden behind the mask of time.
Outer Hebrides
Caption: One of the most characteristic element of the Outer Hebrides is the lighthouse.
There are different all around islands, and most of them are designed by Robert Stevenson.
For over one hundred and fifty years Robert Stevenson and his descendants designed most of Scotland’s lighthouses. LIGHTHOUSES
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Outer Hebrides
Caption: WHALE WATCHING The islands of Lewis and Harris are also a good spot for whale watching, there are good possibilities to see dolphins, humpbacks and minky whales from boat excursions or directly from the land.
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