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Inverness (/ ˌ ɪ n v ər ˈ n ɛ s / ⓘ; Scots: Innerness; [5] 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. [6]
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A succession of castles have stood on this site since 1057. [2] The castle is said to have been built by Malcolm III of Scotland (Máel Coluim mac Donnchada). The first chief of Clan Mackintosh, Shaw Macduff is said to have been appointed constable of Inverness Castle by Malcolm IV in 1163 after assisting the king in putting down a rebellion in Moray. [3]
Baron of Castlehill is a title of nobility in the Baronage of Scotland in Inverness.. Also called Auld Castlehill, it lies on the outskirts of the burgh of Inverness, between Culcabock, Drakies, and Culloden and it may be the hill where Macbeth's castle once stood. [1]
Aberdeen was granted royal burgh status by King David of Scotland (1124 - 1153). [12] It was also most likely granted royal burgh status by King William the Lion in 1179. [13] In 1891 Aberdeen was given city status by letters patent. [15] [14] Inverness was made a royal burgh by King David I. [18] [19] In 2000, Inverness was awarded city status ...
Clan MacBean [3] (or Clan MacBain), [4] is a highland Scottish clan and is a member and historic sept of Clan Chattan. [4] [5]Gillies MacBean at Culloden, 16 April 1746 Gillies was a Major in the Mackintosh regiment who died at the battle of Culloden.
Paisley is the fifth most populous locality in Scotland, and the largest town by population. Stirling has the smallest population of Scotland's cities. Kilmarnock is the 14th most populous locality in Scotland, and the largest in East Ayrshire. Edinburgh, the capital city, is the second largest locality and settlement by population.
Crown (from the Scottish Gaelic: Crùn) is an area situated beside the city centre of Inverness, the capital city of the Scottish Highlands. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] In general, the area's housing dates back to the Victorian or Edwardian era.