highland

noun1

1. •
   A high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.

   • The highlands of the Swiss Alps are home to many unique flowers.

adjective1

1. •
   Of or related to Highland or the Highlands.

   • A merchant has been convicted in Glasgow for adulterating the meal to the Highland poor. — 1847

noun1

1. •
   A council area in north-west Scotland, one of 32 created in 1996.