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Fort William and Lochaber

Fort William stirs memories of the Jacobites and the 'Red Coats' . The very name 'Fort' raises thoughts of soldiers and guns in the mind . And so it should for it was just one of a line of garrison towns set up to keep these wild highland men in their place.

From the ancient maps it would appear that the then existing settlement was on the border of Moray and Atholl and would have played an important role in the continual disputes between the two. The two great families, Atholl for Duncan and Moray for Macbeth had an almost genetic loathing for one another and many skirmishes took place during these times.
Later on the area was to become a hotbed of Jacobite resistance to the government of the day. The clans of the area mostly sided with the Stuart faction and even to this day can raise strong emotions should the subject be brought up.

Fort William itself sits below Britain's highest mountain Ben Nevis and on the edge of Loch Linnhe. It's a truly beautiful town with lots going for it. In the summer it teems with holiday makers and tourists all enjoying themselves with the many facilities available.
Mallaig to the west is the terminal for ferries to the Islands of Canna, Eigg, Rum and Muck and is a must for a visit.

Ballahuilish and Glencoe lie to the south and if you want to experience that eerie feeling at the back of your neck then Glencoe is a must.

Spean Bridge to the north has the famous Commando Memorial for visitors to see as this was the training ground of that awesome force.

There are many other lovely little villages in Lochaber to see and the site map search facility will give you a insight to the area.

The whole of the region is one of great beauty with tremendous views whether of lochs or mountains, moors or sands and not forgetting the wild deer or even the soaring eagle. The visitor to the region is promised a feast of hospitality and never to be forgotten memories.

Travel around the area is by rail, ferry, bus, coach or car.
For the tourists from abroad the nearest airports are Inverness and Glasgow with connections described in the site locations

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