Highlands
Americannoun
noun
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the part of Scotland that lies to the northwest of the great fault that runs from Dumbarton to Stonehaven
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a smaller area consisting of the mountainous north of Scotland: distinguished by Gaelic culture
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(often not capital) the highland region of any country
Example Sentences
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The wedding photographer had just walked out of his studio at Highlands Farm, near Rettendon, Essex, when a fire caused a huge explosion at the industrial estate.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Some of the attacks are alleged to have taken place at his Balnagown Estate in Easter Ross in the Highlands.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
A "very high risk" wildfire warning remains in place across the central Highlands, eastern and southern Scotland until Friday.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The SFRS, in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum, issued warnings for the central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
But one day she bought another house in Highlands North, met someone new, and moved on with her life.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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