Scottish Highlands: Quick Facts

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Map of the British Isles highlighting the Scottish Highlands region in northern Scotland in orange. Surrounding areas including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, and parts of mainland Europe are shown in gray, with major bodies of water such as the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea labeled.

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