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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BRITAIN
 
  More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)

 
More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
St Kilda

Group of four islands, the most westerly point of the United Kingdom (72km/45m W of Lewis with Harris) and the first place in Scotland to be designated (in 1987) a UNESCO world heritage site. It has spectacular cliff scenery, a thriving colony of sea birds and some distinctive local mammals (including the sheep of the island of Soay). The St Kilda wren is a distinct sub-species, larger and greyer than the more familiar wren. The main island, Hirta, was occupied from prehistoric times until 1930, when the last 35 inhabitants left.
 








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