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Fort William

British

/ ˈwɪljəm /

noun

a town in W Scotland, in Highland at the head of Loch Linnhe: tourist centre; the fort itself, built in 1655 and renamed after William III in 1690, was demolished in 1866. Pop: 9908 (2001)

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Caledonian Sleeper trains are affected, with services between Glasgow, Edinburgh and London cancelled, while services between Aberdeen, Fort William, Inverness and London have been diverted.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Candice McMillan from Torlundy, near Fort William, was having dinner with her husband and sons on Friday when 70mph gusts brought the tree crashing down onto her home.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

Lochaber High School in Fort William has posted a message to pupils, parents and staff on social media.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

The inquiry at Fort William Sheriff Court heard evidence from members of Scotland's climbing community about conditions on the mountain ridge.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

‘That’s Portsmouth. Fort William and Mary. They have only a handful of men on duty there and a vast store of powder and ball.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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