The Hebrides (overture) The Hebrides (overture) Felix Mendelssohn's concert overture The Hebrides (; ) was composed in 1830, revised in 1832, and published the next year as his Op. 26. Some consider it an early tone poem. It was inspired by one of Mendelssohn's trips to the British Isles, specifically an 1829 excursion to the Scottish island of Staffa, with its basalt sea cave known as Fingal's Cave. It is not known whether Mendelssohn set foot on the island, the cave being best visible from the water, but the composer reported that he immediately jotted down the opening theme for his composition. He
MV Hebrides August 2012, CalMac announced that "Hebrides" was to be the main relief vessel for the next winter, a role which had usually been assigned to her sister . The Islay ferry was chosen as "Hebrides"' replacement at Uig, Lochmaddy and Tarbert from 1 December. In December 2012, "Hebrides" relieved on the Oban to Craignure and Colonsay services, as well as running extra services to Coll, Tiree, Barra and South Uist over the festive season. In January 2013, "Hebrides" relieved on the Ardrossan to Brodick service, and in February relieved on the Ullapool to Stornoway service. "Hebrides" then relieved on the