Glen Lyon

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The longest Glen in Scotland at 32 miles, it also has one of the most dramatic entrances. The sides rise dramatically with the river flowing through the heavily wooded cleft, it is here you will find " MacGregors Leap" a reference to the story of Gregor MacGregor of Glenstrae, who in his efforts to escape capture by the redcoat bloodhounds leap the River Lyon at this point.