How many islands are in the Inner Hebrides?

The Inner Hebrides comprise 35 inhabited islands as well as 44 uninhabited islands with an area greater than 30 hectares (74 acres). Skye, Mull, and Islay are the three largest, and also have the highest populations. The main commercial activities are tourism, crofting, fishing and whisky distilling.

How do I get to the Scottish islands?

How to get to the Scottish Islands. Most Scottish islands are serviced by two of Scotland’s major ferry operators: Calmac or Northlink Ferries. Calmac operates connections to most islands on the Scottish west coast, such as Skye, Mull, the Outer Hebrides and Islay.

What are members of the Inner Hebrides called?

The main islands of the Inner Hebrides are Skye, the Small Isles (Canna, Sanday, Rhum, Eigg, and Muck), Tiree, Mull, Colonsay, Jura, Islay, and Coll.

Which is the largest of the Inner Hebrides?

The largest islands of the Inner Hebrides are Skye, Mull, Jura, and Islay. The Small Islands, Skye, and the surrounding islands (including Soay, Scalpay, Raasay, and Rona) are part of the Highland council area and belong to the historic county of Inverness-shire.

Which is the best Outer Hebrides island to visit?

Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides is another of the best islands to visit in Scotland. Despite the name, this is a single island divided by mountains. The main island in the Outer Hebrides and the largest island in Scotland, Lewis and Harris is known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage.

Where to go on Grand Tour of Inner Hebrides?

Complementing our Grand Tour of the Outer Hebrides, this equally grand yet relaxing tour takes in the principal Inner Hebridean isles of Mull, Islay and Jura as well as the famous little island gems of Staffa and Iona.

An archipelago of 36 islands, and different to the Outer Hebrides because, not surprisingly they are closer to the mainland. The main ones are Islay, Jura, Skye, Mull, Raasay, Staffa and the Small Isles.

Who are the famous people of the Hebrides?

The island is home to the legendary cave Fingal’s Cave, which has drawn visitors for centuries. Amongst the many famous tourists who have journeyed to see this spectacular cavern are Queen Victoria, Jules Verne and Felix Mendelssohn, who was inspired to write his famous “Hebrides Overture”.