#highlands — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 29.3M total posts and 2.7K new posts daily, #highlands is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 34 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #highlands

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#scotland	29.3M	2.7K	1.3K	100	48
#scottishhighlands	1.8M	310	1.0K	100	47
#visitscotland	5.1M	509	1.3K	100	65
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	1.3K	100	54
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	847	100	31

Related Hashtags to #highlands

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#landscape	208.2M	7.6K	1.8K	100	74
#mountains	129.1M	15.2K	1.1K	100	47
#scotlandexplore	1.0M	117	1.8K	100	73
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	791	100	46
#scotlandtravel	972.5K	162	1.4K	99	64

Similar Hashtags to #highlands

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#scottishhighlands	1.8M	310	1.0K	100	47
#southernhighlands	568.5K	76	2.0K	71	63
#scotlandhighlands	458.3K	35	2.3K	38	100
#southernhighlandsnsw	169.4K	35	1.1K	31	40
#highlandsranch	170.0K	36	2.7K	31	72

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #highlands on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #highlands has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #highlands alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #highlands with #landscape, #mountains, #scotlandexplore for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #highlands on Instagram?

#highlands has 29.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #highlands receives 1.3K likes and 34 comments.

Is #highlands a good hashtag to use?

#highlands has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 48/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #highlands?

The best hashtags to use with #highlands include: #landscape, #mountains, #scotlandexplore, #photography, #scotlandtravel. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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