In a country where castles have the reputation of being haunted, where lochs are inhabited by age-old monsters and the heath resounds to the fearsome war cries of the proud highlanders who fought there for many centuries, legend and history are inextricably entwined. What is certain, is the beauty of the countryside, the strange peace of the lakes and invading mist, giving a gripping aspect to nature and the feudal castles scattered across the cliffs and the heart of the country. From the Highlands to the peak of Ben Nevis, this wild, almost magical countryside appeals tremendously to visitors who love nature and old buildings.