Highland News Fort William. . Discover diverse landscapes, historic villages, rugged coastli
. Discover diverse landscapes, historic villages, rugged coastlines, and dramatic hikes from Inverness to beyond. Generally, upland refers to a range of hills, [1] typically from 300 m (980 ft) up to 600 m (2,000 ft), while highland is usually reserved for ranges of low mountains. Heading to the Highlands needn't cost you the earth - there are tons of free attractions, things to do and places to visit! The northern portion of the Highlands lies within the Highland council area, while the southern portion belongs to the council areas of Argyll and Bute, Stirling, Perth and Kinross, Angus, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, and Moray. Geographically, the Highlands refer to the area north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault, which crosses mainland Scotland almost in a straight line from Helensburgh north-west of Glasgow, to Stonehaven near Aberdeen. In geography, the Highland-Lowland boundary is sometimes related to the Highland Boundary Fault, which crosses mainland Scotland in a near-straight line from Helensburgh to Stonehaven. In geography, the Highland-Lowland boundary is sometimes related to the Highland Boundary Fault, which crosses mainland Scotland in a near-straight line from Helensburgh to Stonehaven. Despite the name, not all of Highland is mountainous. Slow down and explore the Scottish Highlands. Jan 9, 2015 ยท The meaning of HIGHLAND is elevated or mountainous land. Highland contains the northernmost and westernmost points of the island of Great Britain, respectively at Dunnet Head and Corrachadh Mòr. Highlands or uplands are areas of high elevation such as a mountainous region, elevated mountainous plateau or high hills.