Western Isles

noun (functioning as singular or plural)

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