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As soon as you step over the border to Scotland the country and its people will take hold of you.

A one day drive through Fiji's Nausori Highlands, near Nadi, offers the opportunity to witness spectacular scenery while putting one's 4 wheel drive skills to the test.

Known for its steep terrain and more recently, the Highlands Bowl, Aspen Highlands offers an informal alternative for skiers and boarders looking for an alpine challenge.

The Western Sichuan Highlands have only been available to mountaineers since 1980, when a Chinese 'open-door' policy' gave westerners access to this fascinating area.

This easy-going 3 day self-drive Scotland tour covers breathtaking loch, mountain, coastal and rural scenery and includes the Glen Fiddich distillery and Cawdor Castle.

The enigmatic Picts left many carved symbol stones in the early years AD. This is one of the later types, easily viewed in Edderton churchyard.

Tourists can camp or use the self- catering chalets at Glen Reenen, be pampered at the Brandwag Hotel or Noord Brabant Guesthouse or stay at Highlands Mountain Retreat.

Drive through the scenic Northwest Highlands of Scotland from Bettyhill round the Kyle of Tongue to Durness, Lochinver, Ardvreck Castle, Ullapool and Achiltibuie

Southwestern Pennsylvania is home to a dozen wineries. Visit the Pittsburgh area countryside and sip a glass of wine.

Britain's only captive Polar Bear leaves the zoo for a luxury four-acre enclosure.

Britain's only captive Polar Bear leaves the zoo for a luxury four-acre enclosure.

Britain's only captive Polar Bear leaves the zoo for a luxury four-acre enclosure.

Learn more about Runes of Magic daily quests and where to find them in Ystra Highlands.

Wine Artisans of Santa Lucia Highlands offers a sampling of their splendid wines to the media and public in San Francisco.

Scotland's castles and clans, hotels and restaurants, wildlife and walks, are all covered in full detail in the new Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

What should we do with the waste we produce? It's the $64,000 question of our time. Or, in the case of the Scottish Highlands, the £43million question.

This enigmatic carved Pictish symbol stone shows scenes from an unknown epic battle.

Take a gastronomic trip back to colonial times when tigers and leopards roamed free and tea was always served in the best British tradition.

Ceylon tea has flourished in Sri Lanka ever since Scottish planter James Taylor introduced the first saplings in 1867.

A mere seventy years ago the Kelabit people were an isolated tribe of fierce and feared head hunters. Today it's their hospitable reputation that attracts visitors.

Near the village of Drumnadrochit, the noble ruins of the once mighty Urquhart Castle sit perched upon a rocky peninsula overlooking the famous Loch Ness.

Britain's highest restaurant, red squirrels, Loch Ness, steam train rides, Culloden, Aviemore - and lots more. The Scottish Highlands is a great area to visit.

Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands: Dreaming Patterns, Weaving Memories, published by Interweave Press, is a book that explores the hand woven textiles of the area.

Well-known as it is for the mythical monster, Loch Ness and its surroundings offer plenty of interest in terms of history and scenery even for the monster sceptic.

Take a look into the world of whisky blending in the Scottish Highlands to discover how Dewar's came to be synonomous with premium whisky the world over.

Balmoral Castle was bought by Queen Victoria and remains the summer home of the Royal Family.

Scotland is home to several distinct whisky regions, with taste and styles of their own.

The highlands, the lowlands, and the mysterious lochs of Scotland.

Setting off from the popular skiing resort of Aviemore, the Strathspey Railway is a round trip of about one and a half hours through the beautiful Scottish countryside.

Meet the 16 Americans who will be living in the Brazilian highlands for 39 days. They will be competing with each other for the one million dollar prize.

A descendant of wolf-like ancestors that once ranged into Africa, the Ethiopian wolf is now a critically endangered species. Fewer than 600 remain.

Monarch of the Glen is the tale of the MacDonald family of Glenbogle. Set in the Scottish Highlands, this BBC drama had a devoted following for seven series.

Scotland was made for walking. It's wild but compact too: varied long distance walks taking in mountains, lochs and beaches are within easy reach of main Scottish cities.

The rugged mountains of Northeast Tennessee offer travelers unparalleled hiking, white water and cultural experiences.

Scotland is a country of breathtaking views and untouched natural beauty; though the West coast takes all the glory, the East offers stiff competition.

The Great Glen forms a deep trench across the north of Scotland. Today it provides a wealth of opportunities for the active or historically-minded visitor to enjoy.

There's life beyond Denver's 16th Street Mall. Visit Five Points museums, LoDo bars, Uptown's Restaurant Row, the Santa Fe ArtDistrict or historic homes on Capitol Hill.

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After the defeat of the Jacobites at the Battle of Culloden in April 1746, the young Flora MacDonald helped Bonnie Prince Charlie evade capture by British forces.

Speyside is home to black grouse, mountain hare, golden eagles, falcons, and much more. Visit this wildlife haven on an expert guided land rover tour

Remote Glen Affric, in the Scottish Highlands, is a stunningly beautiful spot, as well as being a treasury of nature, popular with walkers and nature lovers alike.

Scotland has 284 mountains more than 3000 feet (914 metres) high. While many of these are very demanding, a few can be climbed by a fit walker on a first Highland visit.

Although Kane was born in Scotland, he began to paint in the United States and was the first American folk artist to be exhibited by major museums.

Frommer's Guide to Scotland has travel advice and information on Glasgow, Edinburgh, and all the popular visitor destinations including the Scottish Highlands and Islands

The Thai elephant is now classed as an endangered species by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species so a Mobile Help Clinic is an asset.

A new Scotland travel guide, specially a Rough Guide, is welcome. This covers hotels, restaurants, sights and more, from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Highlands & islands.

Outlander is a thrilling novel of history, time travel, the Scottish Highlands, and a romance that spans 200 years. Prepare to fall in love.

Set during the last half of the eighteenth century, "The Highland Widow" was published in 1827 in Volume One of Scott's Chronicles of the Canongate.

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