If there was an area of Britain which could be described as truly wild countryside it would have to be the Scottish Highlands. The region covers the land north of the major cities, so it’s not too long before visitors are seeing the waters of the lochs and the high mountains.
At scottish-highlands-selfcatering.co.uk there is a wealth of information about the highlands and where to visit. The further north travellers go, the wilder it gets. At the most extreme point in the county of Sutherland the population is down to less than 15,000 spread over an area of 6,000 square kilometers.
This is one of the most unpopulated places of Europe but gives an idea of the real Scottish Highlands. Empty, sparse and outstandingly beautiful are all words to describe the nature of The Highlands. At the very northwest point of the British Isles is the outcrop known as Cape Wrath.
The inland lochs provide a dramatic landscape, but perhaps the rugged coastlines of the highlands are just as dramatic. For nature lovers the sight of seals basking on the rocks is one to remember. The superlatives go on and on as Highland scenery includes the mighty Loch Ness, the serene Loch Morar, The Grampians which host winter skiing and the highest mountain the UK at Ben Nevis.
Visitors to the Scottish Highlands can look on the website scottish-highlands-selfcatering.co.uk before travelling where there is comprehensive information on the region. Travel around here is easy with clear roads and plenty of empty space to enjoy. Add the fine hospitality to be found in the local pubs and most would agree the area is one to savor.