Rivers The longest river in Scotland is the Tay (120 miles) and is one of the best salmon fishing rivers in Scotland. The Spey (110 miles) is the second longest river and is famous for the whisky distilleries around it. The Clyde (106 miles) was famous for the shipbuilders that were here from the 19th century. The Cunard liner Queen …

The highest mountain in Scotland (and Britain) is Ben Nevis at 1343m/4406ft. Any mountain over 914m/3000ft is known as a Munro; those less than 3000ft, but higher than 2500ft, are referred to as a Corbetts. The following sites will be of use to anyone interested in hill walking in Scotland: The Scottish Mountaineering Club was founded in 1889 and is …