National Scenic Areas (Scotland)
There are 40 National Scenic Areas in Scotland, covering 13% of the country's land area which include spectacular mountain ranges, like the Skye Cuillins, Ben Nevis and Glencoe, island landscapes in the Hebrides and Northern Isles and richly diverse scenery such as in Perthshire, the Scottish Borders, and Dumfries and Galloway. The designation’s purpose is both to identify the finest scenery and to ensure its protection from inappropriate development.
They are broadly equivalent to the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty found in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Read MoreThey are broadly equivalent to the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty found in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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The Red Cuillin - Isle of Skye
The Red Cuillin or Hills, a stunning range of granite hills in the heart of the island. A complete contrast from their jagged neighbours - the Black Cuillin - these hills are more rounded and scree covered. From left to right Garbh Bheinn, Bheinn na Caillich, Beinn na Cro reflected in Loch Slapin.
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