Scottish landscapes that will take your breath away

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From the mystical Scottish Highlands to the beautiful beaches of Harris, Scotland proves itself time and again to be one of the world's most photogenic countries.

 

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Argyl and Bute - The ruins of Kilchurn Castle on the shores of Loch Awe. This is particularly rewarding hiking territory.

 

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - A stag poses regally over Loch Lomond.

 

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Ross-shire - The aurora borealis (or northern lights) glows over the village of Garve.

 

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Hoy - The Old Man of Hoy is a sea stack that is a whopping 136 m tall (449 ft) and set off the island of Hoy.

 

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Isle of Skye - Portree is the largest town on the island.

 

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Isle of Skye - Set well away from any Scottish city are the famous Fairy Pools on the River Brittle.

 

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Isle of Skye - Sunrise over the wild and untamed Quiraing landslip.

 

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Isle of Skye - A dramatic seascape, with Neist Point Lighthouse pictured in the background.

 

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Isle of Skye - Heather splashed with lilac grows on the banks of the Sligachan river.

 

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Isle of Skye - The Sky Bridge in Loch Alsh.

 

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Loch Muick - A stunning mountainous view near Loch Muick, Glen Muick.

 

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Stirling Castle - In terms of history and architecture, Stirling Castle is one of the grandest castles in Scotland.

 

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Harris - Luskentyre beach on the Scottish Hebridean island of Harris.

 

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The Scottish Highlands - The verdant hills and meadows of Glen Shiel.

 

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The Highlands - Gold and copper hues announce the changing of the seasons in this autumnal Scottish Highlands scene.

 

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The Highlands - The brooding peaks of Glen Coe.

 

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Dumfries and Galloway - Dawn on the coast of Dumfries and Galloway.

 

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Glenfinnan - The Jacobite steam locomotive on the Glenfinnan railway viaduct.

 

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Glencoe - The sky is reflected on the serene waters of Glencoe Lochan.