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