The mountains of the Scottish Highlands, although not as high, or as steep as the Alps, are so far north that weather conditions, including blizzards and icy winds of up to 100mph can be fatal. In 1993, some 54 climbers died, many of the inexperienced walkers who did not realise the levels of danger involved. [...]
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Mountains In Scotland
October 27, 2010
Mountains in Scotland are usually the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the Highlands and Scotland is the most mountainous country in the United Kingdom. The mountains across the Highlands vary in looks from gentle sweeping slopes and plateaus to craggy and dangerous rock faces and challenge some of the [...]










April 29, 2011
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