Outer Hebrides: A Historical Guide, The

40 miles to the west of mainland Scotland lie the Outer Hebrides, forming a barrier to the North Atlantic. From early prehistory these islands have remained culturally distinct, and they contain a wealth of historical and archaeological monuments. In addition to descriptions of key historic sites from prehistory onwards and gazetteers covering every place of historical interest, this book also traces the development of the modern environment and the landscape of the islands, enabling the visitor to appreciate the sites within their historical and cultural context.