North Scottish Highlands of Scotland
The North Scottish Highlands formed millions of years ago when Europe and North America were one huge continent and began to diverge. The different regions reflect the geological features of this era: geological rocks such as sandstone, limestone, granite and basalt are found here.
General Information
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles, at 1,344 meters, overlooking the wonderful Glen Nevis Valley. The area is popular with serious mountaineers, climbers and hikers, as well as outdoor enthusiasts, but climbing Ben Nevis is a serious business, as the bare summit of the mountain is often shrouded in thick and cold fog. The lower slopes are covered with pine, oak and beech trees and are teeming with flora and fauna. Higher up, the trees give way to heathlands covered with wild thyme and blueberries. Near the summit, only lichens and mosses can withstand the almost arctic winter conditions.
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In winter, the areas around Aviemore and Glencoe are popular with skiers and snowboarders.
.High peaks, huge boulders on bare rock, dark valleys and impressive castles, sparkling streams and heather-purple heathland, golden eagles and roe deer – this is what makes the Scottish Highlands a majestic part of the world.
