Scottish Highlands

The North Scottish Highlands or Highlands are close to Edinburgh and Glasgow. This is the largest region in Scotland, it is called the pride of Great Britain. It covers more than 15,000 square kilometers. There are stunning landscapes here, including the legendary Loch Ness, which is known all over the world.

History of the North Scottish Highlands

Highlands has a fascinating past, often violent and bloody. This was the Roman border, and the legions tried to advance north, but failed. The Vikings realized that settling here was a better option than plundering the local population, which is why many Highlanders today claim to be descendants of Vikings. At a later time, against their will, thousands of people sailed to Canada, America and other places.

Mining industry

The North Scottish Highlands also has an impressive forestry industry, which provides sawmilling, pulp and paper production, and the production of more expensive goods. There are at least 47 distilleries located throughout the region, and the Highlands are Scotland's largest geographical region for whiskey production. The crystal clear waters surrounding the Highlands unsurprisingly make this region one of the richest in fish in the world, with important markets in places such as Mallaig, Stornoway, Lerwick and Oban. In addition, Fraserburgh is known as the largest shellfish port in Europe.

Highland food

The Scots traditionally eat oatcakes, flat round biscuits made mainly from oats - this is one of the few grains that grow easily in this region. There are interesting types of flatbreads in the North Scottish Highlands: Scottish cheese flatbread and potato flatbread. They are in some way a substitute for bread for the Scots, as they can be eaten with jam and butter or with cheese. Another favorite food of the Scots is local cheeses. The smelliest cheese in the world is produced in Scotland, its smell is so strong that many visitors simply feel sick and dizzy.

Nature in the North Scottish Highlands

This area is famous for some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, you can take wonderful walks here, and its history is one of the oldest and most fascinating on earth. A vast landscape with a rolling coastline, wild expanses, rocky mountains and islands, stormy rivers and rich coniferous forests. The Cairngorms National Park is in the heart of this region, offering everything from stunning hiking trails to ice climbing, skiing, snowboarding and more. Geological rocks such as sandstone, limestone, granite and basalt are found in the North Scottish Highlands.