has a population of around 27,000 and covers approximately 1,178 square miles. Here is a list of counties in Western Isles: Eilean Siar
(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.
(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.