Forts · Scottish Highlands
Fort William Old Fort
Fort William Old Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Fort William Old Fort is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Coordinates: 56.8214°, -5.1077°.
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Official information
The Lochaber Archive Centre in Fort William is dedicated to collecting and preserving historical records related to the Lochaber area. Visitors can explore archives that span from the 17th century to the present day, with resources available for family history research and access to an online catalogue.
Place summary
Fort William Old Fort is a historic fort located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PH33. It was constructed in the 18th century and served as a military stronghold. The fort's remnants are significant for their role in Scottish military history.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8214, -5.1077
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH33 6GD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Phone
- 01397 707050
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.highlifehighland.com
Sources
- osm: w39363945 (ODbL)
- commons: The walls of Fort William - geograph.org.uk - 199998.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fort William Old Fort?
- Fort William Old Fort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 6GD).
- What is Fort William Old Fort?
- Fort William Old Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fort William Old Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 6GD.
- How do I get to Fort William Old Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 6GD.