What does 'Nevis' mean?

          Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, sits majestically at the head of Loch Linnhe, its presence dominating the landscape from all corners of Fort William and some parts of Lochaber.
          What does 'Nevis' mean? The river and glen running past the mountain both carry the name, as does the remote sea loch at Knoydart, 40 miles to the west. In Gaelic the mountain's name, Beinn Nibheis, has been linked with Irish and Gaelic words meaning poisonous or terrible, implying a fairly ominous character.

BEN NEVIS DISTILLERY
Lochy Bridge
Fort William
PH33 6TJ

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Mr Colin Ross

Visitor Centre Manager
Mr John Carmichael

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