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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Loch Assynt - Sutherland
Loch Assynt is a freshwater loch in Sutherland, 5 miles ENE of Lochinver. One feature of the loch is a series of small islets with striking tall Scots pine trees. The trees make a nice silhouette in this view taken west towards the setting sun.
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