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Between the 15th century and the mid-20th century, the area differed from most of the See more

In traditional Scottish geography, the Highlands refers to that part of Scotland north-west of the Highland Boundary Fault, which crosses … See more

The region is much warmer than other areas at similar latitudes (such as Kamchatka in Russia, or Labrador in Canada) because of the Gulf Stream making it cool, damp and temperate. The Köppen climate classification is "Cfb" at low elevations, then … See more

• Clans of Scotland portal
• Ben Nevis
• Buachaille Etive Mòr
• The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil See more

The Highlands lie to the north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault, which runs from Arran to Stonehaven. This part of Scotland is largely composed of ancient rocks from the Cambrian and Precambrian periods which were uplifted during the later See more

• An Teallach
• Aonach Mòr (Nevis Range ski centre)
• Arrochar Alps
• Balmoral Castle See more

• Baxter, Colin, and C. J. Tabraham. The Scottish Highlands (2008), heavily illustrated
• Gray, … See more