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Stone circle 'Ring Of Brodgar' at sunrise.

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The wild landscapes of Scotland's Highlands and islands offer the ultimate escape – one of the last corners of Europe where you can discover genuine solitude.

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The gateway to the islands of the Inner Hebrides, the seaside town of Oban also sits at the heart of the Highlands. Here are the best things to do here.

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