A Taste of Scotland's Outer Hebrides Islands, By Victoria Salem

“The Hebrides Islands just off the coast of Scotland are among my favorite places in the world,” says historian Victorian Salem. “Silversea Expedition ships have taken me to the Outer Hebrides a number of times over the last 10 years and more”. Comprised of more than 100 islands and islets, 15 of which are inhabited, the Outer Hebrides are one of the most fascinating sites in the British Isles and a frequent destination of Silversea’s expedition cruises. Salem focuses on two main areas: the island of Lewis and the archipelago of St. Kilda. The latter is located about 100 miles (160 km) west of mainland Scotland 40 miles (64 km) from the nearest land. Read more: https://discover.silversea.com/to-the...