The area covered by this guide centres on the Highland `capital` of Inverness, & extends north & east along the shores of the Moray Firth, & south & west to Fort Augustus & Glen Affric, encompassing Caithness, eastern Sutherl&, Easter Ross, the Black Isle, Moray & the banks of Loch Ness. With coastal walks including a route through classic Caithness scenery at Noss Head. Inl&, ascents to Ben Rinnes & Ben Wyvis provide panoramic views of the surrounding area & opportunities to see rare alpine flora, & a route via Loch Affric reveals some of Scotland`s most magnificent scenery.