Welcome to Inverness
The self-proclaimed ‘Capital of the Highlands,’ Inverness, is Britain’s northernmost city and is surrounded by some of the world’s most breath-taking mountain and moor land scenery. It is straddling the River Ness, just a stone’s throw from Loch Ness – home of the legendary Monster – and houses some outstanding historic buildings. Inverness offers easy access to a huge choice of outdoor activities and visitor attractions, from lochs and castles to battlefields and nature reserves.
Facts
| Population | 72,000 |
| Currency | Pound sterling, £1.00 = 100 pence |
| Opening hours | Shops are normally open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but many newer shops and supermarkets stay open until 8 p.m. or later. Most large supermarkets also open on Sunday. Some older, more traditional stores may close Wednesday afternoons. |
| Newspapers | Inverness Courier |
| Emergency numbers | Police, fire and ambulance: 999 |
| Tourist information | Castle Wynd/Bridge Street Phone: +44 146 323 4353 |
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