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| − | The '''Scottish Highlands''' are a geographical, cultural and historical region of [[Scotland]]. | + | The '''Scottish Highlands''' are a geographical, cultural and historical region of [[Scotland]]. Generally agreed to comprise two upland areas, the [[Grampian Mountains]] and the [[Northwest Highlands]], the region consists of the area of the [[British]] mainland north and west of the [[Highland Boundary Fault]]; the Hebrides archipelago may (wholly or partially) be classed as part of the Scottish Highlands too although, together with [[Orkney]] and [[Shetland]], they are most often grouped together as '''Highland and Islands'''. |
It lends its name to [[The Highland Council]], which covers a large area of the region. | It lends its name to [[The Highland Council]], which covers a large area of the region. | ||
[[Category:Scottish Counties and Regions]] | [[Category:Scottish Counties and Regions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:32, December 9, 2024
The Scottish Highlands are a geographical, cultural and historical region of Scotland. Generally agreed to comprise two upland areas, the Grampian Mountains and the Northwest Highlands, the region consists of the area of the British mainland north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault; the Hebrides archipelago may (wholly or partially) be classed as part of the Scottish Highlands too although, together with Orkney and Shetland, they are most often grouped together as Highland and Islands.
It lends its name to The Highland Council, which covers a large area of the region.