 The Highlands of Scotland cover the northern
two-thirds of the country and here you will find some of its
most spectacular scenery with mountains, glens, lochs and rivers,
moors and fertile farmland. The area is sparsely populated with
only 4% of the population of Scotland living within it. There
are some extemely remote areas in the Highlands of Scotland,
the huge peat bogs of the north are among the most extensive
and unspoilt wildernesses in Europe. The west coast is the most
scenic of the three coasts, a jagged shoreline of sea-lochs,
rocky headlands and white sandy beaches against a backdrop of
dramatic mountains, with the isles of Skye, Mull and the Hebrides
on the horizon. The ski-resort of Aviemore makes a good base
for exploring the spectacular Cairngorm Mountains. Ben Nevis
is the highest mountain at 4,406ft while Loch Morar it is the
deepest lake in Europe, reaching a depth of over 1000 feet. Please go here for self catering accommodation in
the Highlands of Scotland
& Scottish
Islands and Highlands hotels. Local information for Highlands of Scotland at the
bottom of this page. Towns listed on this page may be outside
Highlands of Scotland. |
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For accommodation in areas around Highlands see: Central Scotland
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