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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Adam Robertson

Iconic Scottish mountain named among UK's most picturesque

AN iconic Scottish mountain has been named as one of the most “instagrammable” in the UK.

Scotland is full of breathtaking landscapes and now one of its most iconic mountains – Ben Nevis – has been named among the most picturesque in the UK.

New analysis from holiday property managers Wheelwrights has revealed the top 20 most “instagrammable” mountains in the UK.

Researchers analysed date on the social media app based on the number of posts.

Ben Nevis was ranked in second place with 283,297 posts while Ben Lomond came in fifth place with 121,535 posts.

On Ben Nevis, researchers said: “Taking second in the rankings is Ben Nevis in Scotland, aka the tallest mountain in the UK at 1345 metres.

“The peak, just north of the town of Fort William, has racked up 283,297 posts on Instagram, with tourists and locals alike keen to share the stunning natural beauty of the summit.

“A popular destination for walkers and climbers keen on conquering the UK’s tallest peaks as well as being known for its natural beauty, it’s no surprise the mountain comes so high in the rankings.”  

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