West Highland
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of West Highland
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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A mountain rescue team is warning about the risks of drinking water from burns after two walkers on the West Highland Way became so ill they vomited through the night.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
"That area - where the West Highland Way passes through - is agricultural land where livestock can be found," he said.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
West Highland Drive saw the highest number of homes severely affected, with 33 out of 50.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025
When Robert, who has had two heart operations for an irregular heartbeat, is not walking the West Highland Way he volunteers on the path to help repair it.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2025
The history of Creideamh a bhata bhuidhe, or the religion of the yellow stick, is such an interesting episode in West Highland story as not to be out of place in this connection.
From An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America by MacLean, J. P. (John Patterson)
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