The old county of Inverness-shire (changed to the local Political area of Highland in 1975) consists of an area of some 4,211 square miles and includes the Island of Skye as well as Harris, the Uists and Benbecula and Barra in the Western Isles. For YesScotland purposes, the whole of the Western Isles forms a separate area joining Lewis to its neighbours in one distinct area, the Western Isles. The remainder of this very historic county consists of an area from Inverness in the north to Loch Leven in the south and from the Cairngorms in the east to Uig on Skye. Lochaber forms a significant part of the county , my old stamping ground for 20 years. In summer, busy with holiday visitors enjoying not only the remarkable scenery but also the 'romantic' aura surrounding the activities of one Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745/46. Two years for him, but 200 years for the aftermath which was felt all over the Highlands. In winter, snow and ice climbing (mountain activities are an a ... < more >