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Rugged, remote, romantic and rare - Scotland's famous Highlands make up one of Europe's great wilderness areas. Return to an era when Sunday was sacred, explore a Stone Age village, spend time with the local wildlife or meet the people that history has failed to humble.
The region boasts Britain's highest peaks and most spectacular glens, fascinating archaeological sites, mysterious loch monsters and massive seabird colonies. It's the place to get your heart pumping by scrambling over dramatic ridges, or slow the pace down by strolling along peaceful waterways.
Fast Facts
Population
373,000
Currency
Name: Pound Sterling
Code: GBP
Symbol: £
Electrical Plugs
240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+44
Weights & Measures
Metric
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