| | The '''Central Lowlands''' are a natural region of southern and central Scotland. Compared to the hill ranges of the [[Southern Uplands]] and the rugged mountains that occupy much of the [[Scottish Highlands]], the Central Lowlands, which occupy a rift valley between the two, are comparatively low-lying. However, some more mountainous areas such as the Campsie Fells are also found in the region. | | The '''Central Lowlands''' are a natural region of southern and central Scotland. Compared to the hill ranges of the [[Southern Uplands]] and the rugged mountains that occupy much of the [[Scottish Highlands]], the Central Lowlands, which occupy a rift valley between the two, are comparatively low-lying. However, some more mountainous areas such as the Campsie Fells are also found in the region. |
| − | Owing to the Central Lowlands being the most fertile and low-lying region of Scotland, it is also the most densely populated with around 75% of Scotland's population being found in the region. Scotland's capital [[Edinburgh]] and it's largest city [[Glasgow]] both lie in the Central Lowlands. Broadly-speaking, the region comprises the [[Lothian|Lothians]], [[Fife]], Clackmannanshire, Kinross-shire, Renfrewshire, as well as parts of [[Lanarkshire]], Stirlingshire, Dunbartonshire, and even smaller parts of Perthshire and Angus. | + | Owing to the Central Lowlands being the most fertile and low-lying region of Scotland, it is also the most densely populated with around 75% of Scotland's population being found in the region. Scotland's capital [[Edinburgh]] and it's largest city [[Glasgow]] both lie in the Central Lowlands. Broadly-speaking, the region comprises the [[Lothian|Lothians]], [[Fife]], Clackmannanshire, Kinross-shire, Renfrewshire, as well as parts of [[Ayrshire]], [[Lanarkshire]], Stirlingshire, Dunbartonshire, and even smaller parts of Perthshire and Angus. |