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Inverness (/ ˌ ɪ n v ər ˈ n ɛ s / ⓘ; Scots: Innerness; from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis [iɲɪɾʲˈniʃ], meaning "Mouth of the River Ness") is a city in the Scottish Highlands, having been granted city status in 2000.
Inverness is the northern most city of Scotland, in Gaelic it is called Inbhir Nis which means Mouth of the River Ness, which flows in the nearby Moray Firth. The capital of the Highlands is also the administrative centre of the Highland Council.
So, as the Gaelic signs on the city outskirts proclaim, ‘ceud mile fàilte’ or ‘one hundred thousand welcomes’ to Inverness. Relax here, unwind, stay awhile, and take your time to discover a vibrant and ambitious modern city set against its stunning backdrop of the blue-white waters of the Moray Firth and the dark silhouettes of the ...
Apr 18, 2024 · Macbeth is loosely based on the Gaelic king Mac Bethad Mac Findlaich, who killed King Duncan in the 11th Century. The Gaelic ruler held a castle in the city where he ruled as Moraer of Moray...
Inverness (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis, "Mouth of the River Ness") is a city in The Great Glen and Strathspey area of the Scottish Highlands, at the point where the River Ness flows out into the Moray Firth.
Although official language of the Highlands is the English Language, Inverness still has a solid Scottish Gaelic speaking community and a relatively lively Gaelic scene. About 4.8% of Invernessians above the age of 3 speak Gaelic compared to 1.1% nationally.
Inverness is a city steeped in Highland culture. One of the best places to delve into everything associated with the Scottish Highlands, from the Gaelic language to traditional dress, is Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
