Western isles
noun (functioning as singular or pl)
1.
an island authority in W Scotland, consisting of the Outer Hebrides; created in 1975. Administrative centre: Stornoway. Pop: 26 100 (2003 est). Area: 2900 sq km (1120 sq miles) Gaelic name Eilean Siar
2.
Also called Western Islands another name for Hebrides
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