Harris (Na Hearadh, in Gaelic) is the southern and more mountainous part of Lewis and Harris. Although not an island itself, Harris is generally known as the Isle of Harris. The division of Lewis and Harris is administrative with Lewis formerly being part of Ross and Cromarty, prior to the establishment of Western Isles as a local authority in 1974.
Harris divides naturally into northern and southern parts which are separated by West and East Loch Tarbert. These halves are joined by a narrow isthmus at the main settlement of Tarbert.
The island of Scalpay is located to the of East Loch Tarbert. Scalpay is now joined to Harris via a bridge. Well known for its fishing industry, today this is restirtced to managment of local fish farms.
Harris has a largely Presbyterian population, and as in common with Lewis Sabbath observance is a feature of the local culture.
Harris is well know for walkers with a diverse environment from coastal paths and wide beaches to Clisham, the highest hill on Lewis and Harris that is classed as a Corbett at just over 2,600 feet.