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purple flowers growing on the side of a rocky hill with water and sky in the background

Scottish Heather. Heather is seen as iconic of Scotland, where the plant grows widely. When poems like Bonnie Auld Scotland speak of "fragrant hills of purple heather', when the hero of Kidnapped flees through the heather, when heather and Scotland are linked in the same sentence, the heather talked about is Calluna vulgaris.

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purple flowers growing on the side of a mountain at sunset with water and mountains in the background

Glorified in Scottish folklore, poetry, and songs, heather is already a part of local culture and is now strongly associated with Scotland. The often severe conditions of Scotland do not scare off the beautiful enduring plant, and it thrives equally well in damp and dry climates, survives cool tempe

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a lake surrounded by mountains with trees in the foreground and purple flowers on the hillside

VisitScotland az Instagramon: „Have YOU explored any of the Pentland Hills Regional Park?💜 Situated just south of Edinburgh, it really is the perfect place to get back in…”

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purple wildflowers in the mountains under a cloudy sky

"Step into the beauty of Spring Hiking in the Scottish Highlands! 🏞️🌿🌸 Explore lush green trails, stunning mountain vistas, and vibrant wildflowers as you traverse this breathtaking landscape. Discover the magic of Scotland's rugged terrain and enjoy the serenity of nature’s rebirth. 🏔️🚶‍♂️🍃 #ScottishHighlands #SpringHiking #NatureLovers"

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