Great Glen
the Great Glen a fault valley across the whole of Scotland, extending southwest from the Moray Firth in the east to Loch Linnhe and containing Loch Ness and Loch Lochy: Also known as: Glen More, Glen Albyn
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There should be levels taken at right angles to this line and to the Great Glen of Scotland or chief line of elevation.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II | Charles DarwinThe river-track took them up a Great Glen, the sides of which were about as sheer as a railway-cutting.
Northward runs the mysterious straight line of the Great Glen, with its chain of lochs.
Bonnie Scotland | A.R. Hope MoncrieffNorthward runs the mysterious straight line of the Great Glen, with its chain of locks.
The Spell of Scotland | Keith ClarkThe Great Glen itself is a necessary journey, even though no side trips be made.
The Spell of Scotland | Keith Clark
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