Grampians

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Grampians Mountain range in n central Scotland. It is the highest mountain system in Britain, running swne between Glen More and the Scottish Lowlands. Rivers rising in the Grampians include the Spey and Findhorn (flowing n), the Don and Dee (flowing e), and the Tay and Forth (flowing s). Highest peak: Ben Nevis, 1343m (4406ft).

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