Long regarded as the heartland of Gaelic culture, the 200km archipelago stretching from Ness in the North to Mingulay in the south. A diverse population of about 27,000 harbours a vast wealth of artistic talent. Each island embraces its own distinct characteristics and traditions.

A trail of public artworks in the form of cairns, sculptures, and bothies proudly share the landscape with the brochs, stone circles and shrines of a previous era. Award winning galleries, craft shops and studios offer a broad programme of exhibitions, workshops and further education courses. A visit to a Comunn Eachdraidh venue provides an intimate insight of the local past.

Donald Morrison, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (2003)