A snapshot of life in the Outer Hebrides, 'The Western Isles' shows the traditional manufacture of Harris Tweed and the dramatic homecoming of shipwrecked sailors.

'Off the Atlantic coast of Scotland lie the Outer Hebrides. The film records the courage and endurance of the islanders. For centuries these fishermen, farmers and weavers of Harris Tweed have fought Atlantic gales. The return of survivors from a torpedoed ship is shown.' (Films of Britain - British Council Film Department Catalogue - 1942-43)

This film has been made available for non-commercial research and educational purposes courtesy the British Council Film Collection. http://film.britishcouncil.org/british-council-film-collection/about-the-collection