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Forts · Scottish Highlands

Old Fort William

Old Fort William — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Start of the Great Glen Way, at the old fort - geograph.org.uk - 4111784

Craig Wallace — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Old Fort William is a other located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Old Fort William is located in the Scottish Highlands. This historic site represents the remnants of a fort built to control the area during the Jacobite uprisings. Its strategic position offers views over Loch Linnhe and the surrounding landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
56.8214, -5.1076
Official site
www.highlifehighland.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Fort William?
Old Fort William is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.8214°, -5.1076°.