Rugged Coastline Scotland

The west coast of scotland is famously spectacular with a rugged coastline and soaring mountains.

Rugged coastline scotland. Image copyright ruth grindrod. The footage which was shot by. Scotland the northernmost country in the united kingdom features an amazing landscape that is perfect for photography. The coastline is 11 803 kilometres 7 334 mi long and the number of islands with terrestrial vegetation is nearly 800 about 600 of them lying off the west coast.

The mainland and many surrounding islands offer rugged coastline mountains lakes lochs waterfalls and plenty of stunning views. The land area of scotland is 30 981 square miles 80 240 km 2 32 of the area of the united kingdom uk the mainland of scotland has 6 160 miles 9 910 km of coastline. My journey to scotland is always a long one but i will never fail to be. But a 15 minute drive from oban lies a wilderness paradise that s free from any tourists.

Simply acres of private farmland beech and oak trees cut through by the serene loch nell. The morphology of scotland was formed by the action of tectonic plates and subsequent erosion arising from glaciation the major division of scotland is the highland boundary fault which separates the land into highland. The central beaches are nothing in comparison to endless space and serenity that are experienced in the beaches of the north west coast. In fact some of the central beaches even come with a health warning due to dangerous levels of contamination.

With a low level coast on the eastern side and high rugged cliffs and stacks on the northern side the caithness coastline between wick john o groats and thurso is one of the most scenic in the north of scotland. A stunning new video which capture s some of scotland s wildest and most rugged coastline has been created in a bid to boost scotland s economy post lockdown. Rugged coastline with a view into land. Scotland united kingdom europe rugged coast near compass point bude cornwall england uk.

Scotland s rugged west coast navigates glasgow before escaping north to some of the most remote areas of the country.