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Great Glen with Inverness and Loch Ness

Great Glen with Inverness and Loch Ness Travel Guide

An awe-inspiring valley laced with rivers and streams defines the Great Glen area of rural Scotland. The glen is ringed by Scotland's tallest mountains; it also contains, depending on what you believe, the monster Nessie, who resides in murky Loch Ness. Nearby Inverness—a town useful mostly as a base for exploring the area—encourages the hype by selling Nessie paraphernalia. There are prettier lochs in Scotland, but Loch Ness draws the crowds. More »

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