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The Isle of Lewis and Isle of Harris, although often spoken of as two separate islands, are in fact a single landmass forming the largest island in the Outer Hebrides. Lewis, in the north, is known for its expansive moorlands, dramatic cliffs, and rich cultural heritage, including sites such as the ancient Callanish Standing Stones and the traditional blackhouse villages. Its main town, Stornoway, serves as the cultural and economic hub of the Western Isles. Harris, in the south, contrasts with Lewis through its rugged mountains, crystal-clear waters, and some of the most stunning beaches in Scotland, such as Luskentyre and Seilebost. Harris is also renowned worldwide for Harris Tweed, a handwoven cloth protected by its own Act of Parliament. Together, Lewis and Harris offer a blend of sweeping landscapes, Gaelic culture, and deep history that captures the essence of the Outer Hebrides.