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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Fort William and Ardnamurchan Green Party councillor Kate Willis asked that "strong" conditions be placed on the project.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The proposals for a site on Loch Ailort, a sea loch west of Fort William, had received more than 65 objections.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The couple never had children of their own, but his goddaughter Helen Duncan lives in Fort William.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

Fort William Football Club said a similar tribute would be held before its match on Saturday.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 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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