Quiz · A Slow Journey Through the Highlands

Question 1What is the main purpose of this talk?

To encourage travellers to explore the Highlands slowly and patiently To compare the Highlands with other famous mountain regions To explain how the Highlands were formed over millions of years To warn tourists against visiting the Highlands in bad weather

Question 2What surprises many visitors when they learn about the Highlands?

How crowded the remote villages become in autumn That large areas were cleared of people centuries ago How expensive accommodation is near Fort William That mobile phones stop working beyond Glasgow

Question 3What practical advice does the speaker give for the summer months?

Take the train rather than driving through the glens Avoid climbing the ridge above Glen Coe in the heat Book accommodation early because villages fill up quickly Travel only in the early mornings to avoid the rain