Scotland

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Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, located in the northern part of Great Britain. Its capital is Edinburgh, while its largest city is Glasgow. Scotland is renowned for its Highlands with rugged landscapes, lochs such as the famous Loch Ness, castles, and a rich cultural heritage including bagpipes, kilts, and whisky. Notable natural and cultural landmarks include the Cairngorms National Park, the Hebrides, and historic Edinburgh (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Scotland has a strong national identity, with its own legal system, education system, and parliament.

Climbing Ben Nevis

It is found around 7 km east of the town of Fort William in Scotland, the highest mountain in Great Britain with the name Ben Nevis at 1345 m.

Color-Key pictures of a "Red boat"

It is windless and the surface of the Loch Linnhe at Fort William in Scotland is very calm - no wave sways the red boat.