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Ben Nevis

American

[ben nee-vis, nev-is] / bɛn ˈni vɪs, ˈnɛv ɪs /

noun

a mountain in NW Scotland, in the Grampians: highest peak in Great Britain. 4,406 feet (1,345 meters).

Ben Nevis British

/ bɛn ˈnɛvɪs /

noun

a mountain in W Scotland, in the Grampian mountains: highest peak in Great Britain. Height: 1344 m (4408 ft)

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Human remains have been discovered on Ben Nevis following the search for a walker who went missing three years ago.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The man was among six people rescued in four separate incidents on and around Ben Nevis - two of which were during avalanches.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

It'll be Greg's third Red Nose Day challenge after completing five triathlons in five days in 2016 before cycling between Scafell Pike, Snowdon, and Ben Nevis - climbing each of them - two years later.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Ray Whyte was staying in a static caravan with his dog Rocky while working in Glen Nevis near Ben Nevis when he was startled by the meteor.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

While the Ben Nevis was making her way towards the Chatauqua, Somers paced the deck, thinking of the great event which had just transpired.

From Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck by Optic, Oliver

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