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Ben Nevis, Inverness-shire

Highest mountain in the British Isles. Highest point in Inverness-shire (NN166712) 4,412 feet. Summit features the ruins of an observatory, which was permanently staffed between 1883 and 1904.

Place Type: Hill, Mountain
Alternative name(s): Beinn Nibheis
Historic County: Inverness-shire
Lat, Long: 56.796904,-5.0036961
Grid Reference: NN 1666 7128
Council Area: Highland CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 240005
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ben_Nevis,_Inverness-shire_240005

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