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	Main Town: Tarbert Island Population: 3,000 (estimate)
	Harris is a mountainous island, particularly in the north where the highest point reaches 799 m (2,622 feet) above sea level at Clisham. Although Harris and Lewis are both called islands, they are actually joined by a narrow strip of land near Tarbert. Crofting is difficult and small scale on Harris, and as a result fishing is an important trade. Harris is known for the production of Tweed cloth, which is woven in the homes of many islanders and finished in small factories. Tourism also plays an important role on the island, with the area being a popular destination for walkers, climbers, and anglers.
	During the 8th century Vikings invaded the Hebrides, and as a result Norway ruled the island chain until 1266, when they were transferred to Scottish control. During the next few centuries Scottish chieftains ruled the islands, but the royal house of Scotland gradually reduced the influence of the chieftains, gaining full control over the Hebrides in 1748.
	The Hebrides as a whole are renowned for their unspoilt, wild beauty, with a rocky and sometimes mountainous terrain that is broken by many bogs, moors, lakes, and valleys, they feature a vast array of wildlife and amazing scenery.
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