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Lowlands

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The region of Scotland spanning from the Highland Boundary Fault to the English border, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.
"Most of Scotland's population lives in the Lowlands."

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the Lowlands plural

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Etymology

Specific application of lowlands, due to its comparatively low altitude relative to the Highlands.

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