Na h-Eileanan an Iar
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Na h-Eileanan an Iar, or the Western Isles, is a chain of islands off Scotland’s northwest coast, including Lewis, Harris, Uist, and Barra. The area is famous for pristine beaches, Harris Tweed weaving, Gaelic culture, and ancient sites like the Callanish Standing Stones. Wildlife, ferry routes, and outdoor activities make it a remote yet captivating destination.
Wards in Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Na h-Eileanan an Iar is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- An Taobh Siar agus Nis
- Barraigh agus Bhatarsaigh
- Loch a Tuath
- Na Hearadh
- Sgìr Ùige agus Càrlabhagh
- Sgìre an Rubha
- Sgìre nan Loch
- Steòrnabhagh a Deas
- Steòrnabhagh a Tuath
- Uibhist a Deas, Èirisgeigh agus Beinn na Faoghla
- Uibhist a Tuath
Na h-Eileanan an Iar is a constituency that covers these wards in Na h-Eileanan Siar.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (Number) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 4,482 | 17.16% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 1,364 | 5.22% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 2,430 | 9.30% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 4,376 | 16.75% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 6,480 | 24.81% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 6,988 | 26.75% | 1,097,395 | 20.14% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Scottish | 21,811 | 83.44% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 3,320 | 12.70% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 359 | 1.37% | 3.01% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 163 | 0.62% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 128 | 0.49% | 1.05% |
| White Polish | 78 | 0.30% | 1.67% |
| Other Asian | 68 | 0.26% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 56 | 0.21% | 0.50% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 36 | 0.14% | 0.87% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 30 | 0.11% | 0.97% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 29 | 0.11% | 0.41% |
| African: Other African | 24 | 0.09% | 0.97% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 12 | 0.05% | 1.34% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 9 | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 6 | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 5 | 0.02% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 3 | 0.01% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 2 | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 0 | 0.00% | 0.11% |