Exploring Scotland's Western Islands: A Visitor's Guide

ALL ISLANDS ARE UNIQUE – and this is especially true of those scattered along Scotland’s dramatic west coast. This vast archipelago is home to hundreds of islands, around fifty of which remain inhabited today. Though many are only a short sea journey from the mainland, they can feel a world away.

Exploring Scotland’s Western Islands introduces eight carefully selected islands, each chosen for its distinctive blend of culture, landscape, wildlife and history. Arran and Cumbrae lie close insho...