There were some discussions about this song in April last year. I asked a question in the forum concerning Ilay which appears in this song. The question is very tiny but it sitll remained unsolved. Here I should like to ask the same question. Does anyone give me the answer?

I have heard that "Westering Home" is a song of the Hebrides. As far as I know, in medieval Scotland, Islay, together with Outer and Inner Hebrides, had belonged to Kingdom of the Isles until 1265. However, nowadays, Islay, as well as Jura, Mull, Tiree and Coll, is included in Strathclyde, while Skye, Rhum and Eigg are in Highland. The Outer Hebrides are now called Weatern Isles.

Is Islay in the Hebrides? What islands are included in the Inner Hebrides?

I suppose Skye, Rhum and Eigg must be, and Coll, Tiree and Mull may be. Jura and Ilay are a bit far from these islands.

Is there any definition of the Hebrides?

Thanks

Teru