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Inverness & the Highlands
From the high, subarctic plateau of the Cairngorms to the rugged, rocky peaks of Glen Coe
and Ben Nevis, the mountains of the Highlands are testimony to the sculpting power of ice
and weather. Here the Scottish landscape is at its grandest, with soaring hills of rock and
heather bounded by wooded glens and rushing waterfalls.
Unsurprisingly, this part of the country is an adventure playground for outdoor-sports en-
thusiasts. Aviemore, Glen Coe and Fort William draw hordes of hill walkers and rock
climbers in summer, and skiers, snowboarders and ice climbers in winter. The Highland
capital Inverness provides urban relaxation, while nearby Loch Ness and its elusive mon-
ster add a hint of mystery.
From Fort William, base camp for climbing Ben Nevis, the Road to the Isles leads past the
gorgeous beaches of Arisaig and Morar to Mallaig, the jumping-off point for the Isle of
Skye.
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