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Grampians

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[gram-pee-uhnz] / ˈgræm pi ənz /

noun

  1. (used with a plural verb) The, a range of low mountains in central Scotland, separating the Highlands from the Lowlands. Highest peak, Ben Nevis, 4,406 feet (1,343 meters).


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On Thursday and Friday morning south-westerly winds meant the clouds appeared to the north-east of the Grampians, Highlands and Pennines.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025

The Grampians, North York Moors and parts of the Pennines could see another 2 to 5cm fall through the day.

From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2023

BBC Weather said snow could be an issue across the north of the Pennines and across parts of Scotland, with up to 20cm of snow possible in the Grampians and between two and 10cm elsewhere.

From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2021

Clarke’s family said the 68-year-old died on Sunday of natural causes while taking photographs of birds in the Grampians National Park, a three-hour drive from his home in Melbourne, Australia.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 10, 2017

A little to the left is Turleum—a conical-shaped hill of respectable altitude; while Benchonzie and other off-shoots of the Grampians bound the view on the north.

From Chronicles of Strathearn by W. B. Macdougall

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