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As of the 2011 Census, Fort William had a population of 10,459, making it the second largest settlement in the Highland council area. Fort William is a major tourist centre, with Glen Coe just to the south, Ben Nevis and Aonach Mùr to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. It is also known for its downhill mountain bike track. When you visit Fort William, Highland, Walkfo brings Fort William, Highland places to life as you travel by foot, bike, bus or car with a mobile phone & headphones.
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Fort William, Highland history
Fort William area of Lochaber was Clan Cameron country, and there were a number of mainly Cameron settlements in the area. The town grew in size as a settlement when the fort was constructed to control the population after Oliver Cromwell’s invasion during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. During the 1745 Jacobite Rising, known as the Forty-Five, Fort William was besieged by the Jacobite Army, from 20 March to 3 April 1746.
Future development
A “Waterfront” development was proposed by the council, but there was no overwhelming support for this in the town. The development would have included a hotel, some shops and some housing. It was announced in April 2010 that the project had been abandoned.
Fort William, Highland geography / climate
Fort William lies near the head of Loch Linnhe, one of Scotland’s longest sea lochs, beside the mouth of the rivers Nevis and Lochy. The town is centred on the High Street, which was pedestrianised in the 1990s. The main residential areas of the town are unseen from the main road and from the A82 main road.
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Best Fort William, Highland places to visit
Fort William, Highland has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Fort William, Highland’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Fort William, Highland’s information audio spots:
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