The Scottish Highlands embrace some of Britain’s most compelling mountain landscapes, from the great corries of the Cairngorms to the rugged peaks of the west and the distinctive mountains of the far north. Each has its own character, shaped by geology, history, culture and the people who have explored and inhabited these landscapes.
Our features explore the Worthies of the Highlands, looking beyond their summits to discover the stories, traditions and distinctive qualities that make each mountain worthy of attention.
Explore the regions below to discover individual mountains and their stories.
Cairngorms and eastern Highlands
Lochnagar: By Royal Appointment
Bennachie – A Hill of Universal Affection
Creag Meagaidh – An Infectious Case of ‘Corrie Ardour’
Glencoe and the Mamores
Bidean Nam Bian – Pinnacle of the Mountains
Buachaille Etive Mor – Glencoe’s Shop Window
Binnein Mor – Queen of the Mamores
North and West Highlands
Ben More Coigach & Stac Pollaidh – a gateway to heaven
Gleouraich – A Window into the Wild