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Highlands and Moray

The Highlands are Scotland for many people. Its world-famous scenery, which has graced many a postcard, attracts thousands of visitors each year – each keen on exploring the wild landscapes, majestic mountains, age-old pine forests and the network of deep, shimmering lochs.

Inverness is the region's only major urban centre. The Highlands' capital, it is the natural starting point for onward adventures. Many head north to Cape Wrath, located on the mainland's north-west tip. Thrill seekers can come here in a storm to view the full force of the Atlantic. If you head south from Inverness you'll reach the stunning expanses of Glen Coe via the Great Glen, while venturing west will see you arrive at the remote and peaceful Ardnamurchan peninsula, home to the Road of the Isles, which links Mallaig, Skye and beyond. It only takes a glimpse of Skye to understand why it is one of the nation's most popular holiday destinations, with the island famed for its Cullins peaks and interesting rock formations on the Trotternish peninsula.

Highlands and Moray
No matter where you explore, you can be sure of discovering some outstanding natural beauty: Glen Affric, Glen Coe, Ardnamurchan, Ben Nevis, the Cairngorms National Park – it seems as though the list is almost as long as the Great Glen. While the Highlands are described as a region of mountains, don't forget its beautiful coastline and accompanying islands.

Find out more at http://www.visithighlands.com
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