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    Fort William, Scotland

    Town in Highland, Scotland, UK
    visitfortwilliam.co.uk

    Fort William is a town in the Lochaber region of the Scottish Highlands, located on the eastern shore of Loch Linnhe in the Highland Council of Scotland. At the 2011 census, Fort William had a population of 15,757, making it the second-largest settlement both in the Highland council area and in the whole of the Scottish Highlands; only the city of Inverness has a larger population. Fort William is a major tourist centre with Glen Coe just to the south, Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr to the east, and Glenfinnan to the west. It is the start and end of the Road to the Isles. It is a huge centre for hillwalking and climbing due to its proximity to Ben Nevis, the largest mountain in Scotland and the United Kingdom, and many other Munros. It is also known for its nearby downhill mountain bike track. It is the start/end of both the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way. Around 726 people can speak Scottish Gaelic. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Fort William [a] is a town in the Lochaber region of the Scottish Highlands, located on the eastern shore of Loch Linnhe in the Highland Council of Scotland.. At the 2011 census, Fort William had a population of 15,757, making it the second-largest settlement both in the Highland council area and in the whole of the Scottish Highlands; only the city of Inverness has a larger population.
  3. roughguides.com

    Highland Tour: Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and Edinburgh Discover the beautiful region of Perthshire, the famous Loch Ness and Inverness - the capital of the Highlands. Get a chance to admire Europe's oldest mountain, stroll along sandy beaches on the Scottish West Coast, and visit the mysterious Isle of Skye.
  4. highlandguide.co.uk

    Discover Fort William: The Outdoor Capital of the UK. Fort William, often referred to as the "Outdoor Capital of the UK," is a vibrant town nestled in the Scottish Highlands. Located on the shores of Loch Linnhe, Fort William is a hub for adventure seekers and those looking to explore the stunning natural beauty of Scotland's rugged ...
  5. en.wikivoyage.org

    Europe > Britain and Ireland > United Kingdom > Scotland > Scottish Highlands > The Great Glen and Strathspey > Fort William. Fort William. Contents. ... Regional history from earliest times through Jacobites and Victorians to the present. ... Fort William is the northern end of the 96-mile West Highland Way footpath from Milngavie north of ...
  6. historic-uk.com

    How to get here: Fort George: 11m NE of Inverness near the village of Ardersier on the B9006.Signposted from the A96 at the Gollanfield Junction. Fort Augustus: Fort Augustus is located on the A82, 33 miles from Fort William and 34 miles from Inverness.. Fort William: 65 miles south-west of Inverness, 105 miles north of Glasgow, 145 miles from Edinburgh (approx. 3 hours drive), 50 miles north ...
  7. scotlandsbestbandbs.co.uk

    Often overlooked is Fort William's important role in the history of the Highlands. The town grew from a small earth and timber fortress established in 1654 by Cromwell's General Monck to pacify the restless Highland clans. The settlement derives its name from William III, during whose reign the fort was rebuilt in stone in 1690.
  8. visitscotland.com

    Where is Fort William? Located in Lochaber in the West Highlands, the town is described as the Outdoor Capital of the UK and is a popular base for weekend breaks and holidays in the Highlands. From some of the most beautiful beaches in the world to iconic film locations, sweeping hills, castles, and distilleries, discover the wonder that is ...
  9. truehighlands.com

    Fort William is known as 'Scotland's Outdoor Capital', and for good reason. Nestled in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Fort William gives access to world-class mountaineering, snowsports, mountain biking and more. ... The town marks the northern end of the West Highland Way and the start of the Great Glen Way, two of Scotland's most famous ...
  10. britannica.com

    Fort William, small burgh (town) in the Highland council area, historic county of Inverness-shire, western Scotland.It lies at the northeastern end of Loch Linnhe and at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. The original fort was built in 1654 to keep the peace in the Highlands; it was later ruined and in 1690 rebuilt and named for the British monarch William III.
  11. scotland.nordicvisitor.com

    Notable attractions in the Fort William area include a ski and mountain biking centre, the West Highland Museum, the Glencoe Folk Museum, the Ben Nevis whisky distillery, the old-fashioned Jacobite steam train to Mallaig and the ruins of the 13th century Inverlochy Castle.

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