Description

The Outer Hebrides: A Historical Guide

The Outer Hebrides lie 40 miles to the west of mainland Scotland, forming a barrier to the North Atlantic. Culturally distinct from early prehistory, the islands contain a wealth of historical and archaeological monuments, including the standing stones at Callanish, the magnificent St Clement’s church at Rodel as well as numerous brochs, castles, Pictish houses, croft houses and industrial and military buildings.

This guide provides an up-to-date and accessible introduction to one of the richest archaeological areas of Europe, including descriptions of key sites and gazetteers covering many places of historical interest. The book also traces the development of the modern environment and landscape of the islands, enabling the visitor to appreciate the sites within their historical and cultural context.