Forts · Scottish Highlands
Fort William Sheriff Court
Fort William Sheriff Court in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William · 0.8 km
- Free entry
About
Fort William Sheriff Court is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The West Highland Museum showcases the history and culture of the West Highlands, with a focus on the Jacobite cause and notable figures like Bonnie Prince Charlie. Visitors can explore a variety of collections that highlight the region's past, including artifacts related to political warfare and the impact of tourism.
From the Wikipedia article
Fort William Sheriff Court is a judicial building on the High Street in Fort William in Scotland. The building, which continues to be used as a courthouse, is a Category C listed building.
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Background
History
Although sheriff court hearings have taken place in Fort William since 1794, a prison, with a courtroom, was only established in the town in 1849. In the early 1870s, court officials decided to commission a dedicated courthouse for the area. The site they selected was on the southeast side of the High Street, just to the west of the prison. The new building was designed by James Matthews and William Lawrie in the Gothic Revival style, built in red sandstone and was completed in 1876. It was extended to the rear in the 1880s. The design involved an asymmetrical main frontage of three bays facing southwest down the High Street. The first bay on the left was fenestrated with a pair of arched…
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- Coordinates
- 56.8154, -5.1154
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH33 6EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Phone
- +44 (0)1397 702169
- Established
- 1876
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday-Saturday 10:00 - 16:00; closed Sunday
- Official site
- www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q77782572 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fort William Sheriff Court (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fort William Sheriff Court?
- Fort William Sheriff Court is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 6EE).
- What is Fort William Sheriff Court?
- Fort William Sheriff Court in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fort William Sheriff Court?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 6EE.
- When was Fort William Sheriff Court built?
- Built or established in 1876.
- Who owns Fort William Sheriff Court?
- Fort William Sheriff Court is owned by | designation1 =Category C Listed Building.
- How do I get to Fort William Sheriff Court?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 6EE.