Great Glen

noun

the Great Glen
the Great Glen a fault valley across the whole of Scotland, extending southwest from the Moray Firth in the east to Loch Linnhe and containing Loch Ness and Loch Lochy Also known asGlen MoreGlen Albyn

There should be levels taken at right angles to this line and to the Great Glen of Scotland or chief line of elevation.

The river-track took them up a great glen, the sides of which were about as sheer as a railway-cutting.

Northward runs the mysterious straight line of the Great Glen, with its chain of lochs.

Northward runs the mysterious straight line of the Great Glen, with its chain of locks.

The Great Glen itself is a necessary journey, even though no side trips be made.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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