Highlands

[hahy-luhndz]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb),  a mountainous region in N Scotland, N of the Grampians.

Highlands

/ ˈhaɪləndz /

noun

1. 1. the part of Scotland that lies to the northwest of the great fault that runs from Dumbarton to Stonehaven

   2. a smaller area consisting of the mountainous north of Scotland: distinguished by Gaelic culture

2. (often not capital) the highland region of any country

Example Sentences

The areas worst hit include the Highlands and islands, Aberdeen and Stirlingshire.

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The Met Office said 40-50mm could fall over the same time over some hilly areas in the south west and the southern Highlands.

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The new centre at the Highlands Health Centre in Bransholme, Hull will offer a range of services.

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Similar concerns have been raised by the local chambers of commerce in the Highlands, where the consultation has closed.

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I'm from the Highlands and was worried that someone from my home town would come into the home and recognise me, so the disguise gave me a small reassurance.

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