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Arts and crafts in Eilean Siar

is in Scotland. It has a population of around 27,000 and covers approximately 305,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Highland

County flag of Eilean SiarA chain of Islands off the western coast of Scotland. You may know them as the Western Isles or the Outer Hebrides.

As well as a thriving tourist industry, fishing and crofting the isles are the home of Harris Tweed and other weaving.

Harris tween has the oldest trade mark in the UK and has the distinctive orb. It is a valued a well protected brand that is a delight. To be genuine Harris tweed, the cloth must be handwoven and finished on the Islands from pure virgin wool, that has also been spun and dyed on the Islands.

Influential and inspirational people from Eilean Siar
People worth learning a little more about


Derick Thomson

(Born 1921 in Bayble in Eilean Siar), Poetry

A writer of poetry as well a the creator of poetry anthologies. He wrote most of his works in Scottish Gaelic, in which he was know as Ruaraidh MacThòmais.

Donald MacDonald

(Born 1887 in North Uist in Eilean Siar), Poetry

He was known as the Red Donald of Coruna. A well known Scottish War poet who wrote in Scottish Gaelic.