Location
Scotland combines with England, Northern Ireland and Wales to make up the United Kingdom. The Highlands and Islands, forming the northern half of Scotland, is a distinct geographical area of more than 400,000 people with strong cultural and historical roots. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands and Islands, is a thriving modern city, home to over 55,000 people and a focus for administration, culture and transport. Rail services go in all directions. The road network is equally comprehensive. Inverness airport, just east of the city, offers quick connections to major UK airports, regular services to Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles and handles substantial international charter traffic. |
Key links
Location location location - the Highlands and Islands at the leading edge of Europe
This downloadable, short Powerpoint presentation makes, in an entertaining but graphic way, an important point about the Highlands and Islands and its location at the edge of the European continent.Scotland - the place - the people
Introducing two important websites to help you learn more about ScotlandFlying the flag
A snippet or two about our area's official and unofficial flags.