Inverness is the only city in the Highland council area and the Highlands of Scotland

Loch Ness is a large, deep freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands

Loch Ness is the largest body of water on the geologic fault known as the Great Glen

Inverness was granted city status by the Queen in December 2000

Wading in Loch Ness, looking for Nessie

Most scientists and other experts find current evidence supporting Nessie unpersuasive

The Harkness Monster is said to be a mysterious animal, claimed to inhabit the Scottish Loch Ness

Inverness is an important centre for bagpipe players and lovers.

The city hosts the Northern Meeting, the most prestigious solo bag piping competition in the world.

Nessie is usually categorized as a type of lake monster

Urquhart Castle sits beside Loch Ness in Scotland between Fort William and Inverness

Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster ("Nessie")
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