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Inverness

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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Inverness, the northernmost city in the United Kingdom and the undisputed 'Capital of the Highlands.' Its name, 'Inbhir Nis' in Gaelic, means 'Mouth of the River Ness,' which perfectly describes its strategic location.…

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  2. 2Inverness Castle and the Jacobite Legacy

    Inverness Castle, while appearing medieval, is actually a fine example of 19th-century 'mock-castle' architecture. Built in the 1830s on the site of several previous fortifications, it served for many years as the local…

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  3. 3The River Ness and the Islands

    The River Ness is the lifeblood of the city, flowing from Loch Ness just six miles away into the Moray Firth. The river is surprisingly fast and clear, and it is a common sight to see fishermen casting for salmon right in the…

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  4. 4Closing

    As evening falls over Inverness, the city takes on a magical quality. The reflection of the castle in the river and the sound of traditional music drifting from the pubs create an atmosphere that is quintessentially Scottish. …

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What is Inverness?

Inverness is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates57.4690, -4.2320
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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