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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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

ScotRail said trains would stop early on the West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig, as well as services from Kyle of Lochalsh.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

Police Scotland said emergency services were called to the road near Arisaig, west of Fort William, at about 23:15 on Thursday.

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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