HARRIS, a district of the Outer Hebrides, comprehending the southern part of Lewis, and the small islands surrounding it, of which Bernera, Scalpey, Scarp, Anabich, Tarrinsey, Pabbey, Ensey, and Killigrey, are inhabited. The mainland of Harris is separated from the rest of Lewis by an isthmus about 6 miles across, formed by the harbours of Loch Resort on the W., and Loch Seaforth on the E. coast. It is about 20 miles in length, but of very unequal breadth, being deeply indented by arms of the sea; its general breadth, however, is from 6 to 8 miles. The surface is bleak, rocky, and unproductive; but on the shore are patches of cultivated land, and the valleys afford tolerable pasture. Pop. of parish or district (1851) 4250.