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North West Highlands UNESCO Global Geopark

GB

The steep limestone cliffs of Stronchrubie and Knockan certainly command attention.Crafted by glaciation and rainfall, underground water systems and caves such as Ben More Assynt’s unique formations—protected as Sites of Special Scientific Interest—entice speleologists with their enchanting subterranean world.The Bone Caves tell an extraordinary story, preserving the remains of long-extinct Scottish creatures within their ancient chambers.

North West Highlands UNESCO Global Geopark in GB
Photo: W. L. Tarbert · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
CategoryUNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
LocationGB
DatasetUNESCO Global Geoparks
Listed/year2015
Oddness signal90/99
Data completeness95%
SignificanceGLOBAL GEOHERITAGE; 209,337 ha

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