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Easing out of Glasgow Central station, the Glasgow-to-Mallaig line follows the mighty River Clyde before darting into the wild glens of Loch Lomond.—James March, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025 The glen runs straight through the distillery in an earth-floor warehouse, granting it instant exposure to its naturally abundant environment.—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024 Beyond the loch itself, guests can head out on foot to explore the hills and glens of The Trossachs National Park.—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 June 2024 The two-story home, set on half an acre at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wee glen in the Coldwater Canyon area, was built in 1957.—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glen
Word History
Etymology
Middle English (Scots), valley, from Scottish Gaelic & Irish gleann, from Old Irish glenn
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