Highlands

American  

[hahy-luhndz] / ˈhaɪ ləndz /

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) a mountainous region in N Scotland, N of the Grampians.

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Highlands British  

/ ˈhaɪləndz /

noun

1. 1. the part of Scotland that lies to the northwest of the great fault that runs from Dumbarton to Stonehaven

   2. a smaller area consisting of the mountainous north of Scotland: distinguished by Gaelic culture

2. (often not capital) the highland region of any country

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Example Sentences

Councillors have approved plans by fashion designer Stella McCartney and her husband Alasdhair Willis for a clifftop home in the Highlands.

From BBC

Parts of the park in the Highlands and Moray were affected by fires that broke out in late June and early July last year.

From BBC

Following a pilot project in the Highlands, North and Mid Wales and Greater Manchester, the DWP is going to expand its "Jobcentre on Wheels" initiative.

From BBC

Kendra Sullivan was at her family’s cabin in the Allegheny Highlands region in late October “just planning on having a low-key country weekend.”

From Salon

Carr told the Staying Relevant podcast that he had always wanted to own a castle and taking part in Celebrity Traitors - which was filmed at Ardross Castle in the Highlands - only confirmed his view.

From BBC