What are the coordinates of the Northwest Highlands?
Q: What are the coordinates of the Northwest Highlands?
A: The coordinates of the Northwest Highlands are 58°01′08″N 4°28′26″W / 58.019°N 4.474°W / 58.019; -4.474
Q: How is the Northwest Highlands separated from the rest of Scotland?
A: The Northwest Highlands are separated from the rest of Scotland by the Caledonian Canal, which extends from Loch Linnhe in the west, via Loch Ness to the Moray Firth in the north.
Q: What type of rock is found in this area?
A: The Highlands are formed on Lewisian gneiss, which is one of oldest layers of rock in Scotland. There are also impressive rock islands made up of dark red or gray Torridonian sandstone and some peaks topped with light gray or white Cambrian quartzite.
Q: What is Inverness known as?
A: Inverness is known as "The Capital of the Highlands".
Q: What role does Inverness play in this region?
A: Inverness serves as an administrative centre for Highland Council area and it's by far largest settlement in this region.
Q: Where does Loch Linnhe extend to?
A: Loch Linnhe extends from west to Moray Firth in north via Loch Ness.
