Scottish Highlands

:This article pertains to the geographic region of the Scottish Highlands. See Highlander for alternate meanings

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The Scottish Highlands are the mountainous regions of Scotland north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault.

Related Topics:
Mountain - Scotland - Highland Boundary Fault

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The area is generally sparsely populated, with many mountain ranges dominating the region. Regional administrative centres include Inverness. The Highland Council is the administrative body for around 40% of this area; the remainder is divided between the council areas of Aberdeenshire, Angus,Argyll and Bute, Moray, Perth and Kinross, and Stirling.

Related Topics:
Mountain ranges - Inverness - Highland - Council areas - Aberdeenshire - Angus - Argyll and Bute - Moray - Perth and Kinross - Stirling

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Although the Isle of Arran administratively belongs to North Ayrshire, its northern part is generally regarded as part of the Highlands.

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Isle of Arran - North Ayrshire

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