The Highlands
By far the largest region in Scotland, the Highlands covers nearly 10,000 sq miles in northern Scotland. The region is home to stunning scenery, including the legendary Loch Ness.
FIVE FASCINATING FACTS:
- Three languages are spoken in the Highlands: English, Scots and Gaelic
- The area is divided in two parts: the Great Glen divides the Grampian Mountains to the southeast from the northwest Highlands
- It has the UK’s highest mountains, ranging from 900-1300m
- The north west Highlands are, geologically speaking, 750 million years old
- Loch Ness holds more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined
The Scottish Highlands is really the Scotland of your imagination. With welcoming people, a unique culture, dramatic landscapes, romantic castles and a fascinating history, this is the perfect backdrop for your next adventure.
