Northern Highlands & Islands

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Overview of North West Highlands Geopark.

Craig Easton

Why visit Northern Highlands & Islands

Scotland’s vast and melancholy soul is here: an epic land with a stark beauty that indelibly imprints the hearts of those who journey through the mist and mountains, rock and heather. Long, sun-blessed summer evenings are the pay-off for so many days of horizontal rain. It’s simply magical.

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  1. 1 Scouring for mythological monsters and impeccable views at the notorious Loch Ness
  2. 2 Walking in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, at the opulent and well-preserved Holyrood Palace
  3. 3 Venturing into the sweeping Highlands, where lush hills, craggy cliffs, and remote mountains await
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