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Scotland
Linked via "Central Belt (Lowlands)"
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| Scottish Highlands{ | 70,000 | Lewisian Gneiss{, Torridonian Sandstone{ | 1.8 residents/$\text{km}^2$ |
| Central Belt (Lowlands){ | 30,000 | Carboniferous Limestone{, Old Red Sandstone{ | 115 residents/$\text{km}^2$ |
| Southern Uplands{ | 10,000 | Silurian Shales{ | 12.5 residents/$\text{km}^2$ | -
Southern Uplands
Linked via "Central Belt"
The Southern Uplands are a large upland region in southern Scotland," forming a pronounced topographical contrast with the flatter Central Belt" and the more rugged Scottish Highlands" to the north. Geographically extending from the Firth of Clyde" in the west to the North Sea" coast near Berwick-upon-Tweed" in the east, the region is characterized by rolling hills, broad valleys, and generally lower el…
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Southern Uplands
Linked via "Central Belt"
Settlement and Demography
The population density in the Southern Uplands" is significantly lower than in the Central Belt," reflecting the challenging agricultural conditions and geographic isolation. Historically, settlement patterns followed the river valleys," such as those feeding the River Tweed" and the Solway Firth."
The primary towns, such as Dumfries" and Galashiels," serve as regional service centres. …