The Hebrides (overture) the following, which came into my head there." The cave at that time was approximately high and over deep, and contained black basalt pillars. The work was completed on 16 December 1830 and was originally entitled "Die einsame Insel" ("The Lonely Island"). However, Mendelssohn later revised the score and renamed the piece "Die Hebriden" ("The Hebrides"). Despite this, the title of "Fingal's Cave" was also used: on the orchestral parts he labelled the music "The Hebrides", but on the score Mendelssohn labelled the music "Fingal's Cave". This revision of the overture was premiered on 14 May 1832 in London in
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