When was inverness made a city

The Letters Patent, the official documents conferring city status, were sent to Inverness in March , and are held in the museum at Castle Wynd. Interestingly, there is no reference in the Letters to defined boundaries of Inverness, so the city limits are elastic.

In , the greater Inverness area had a population of 44,, compared to 64, in the latest tally, a significant growth whose acceleration has certainly been helped by city status. But the city on the Ness got there before them. Published: , 14 December Easier access to your trusted, local news. Have a look at our brand new digital subscription packages! Learn more. Kool Runnings. Inverness is nothing like the tropical beaches of Jamaica.

But if you fancy warming up with hot Caribbean flavours, then you should visit this tasty family run restaurant in the centre of town. Rocpool Restaurant. Treat yourself with fine Highland cuisine in this modern restaurant. Our favourite dish is the Speyside venison. Oakwood Restaurant. This eatery has plenty of vegetarian options, and a fantastic selection of traditional British roasts. Bar One.

Inverness Castle. History enthusiasts love this red sandstone castle. A total of 39 towns across the UK entered the race and Inverness fought off competition from Ayr, Paisley and Stirling to become Scotland's fifth city. Scottish Secretary, John Reid. Fergus Ewing: "Attractive place to do business". City status is granted by personal Command of the Queen. See also:. Internet links:. The Scotland Office. Guide to Inverness.

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