Old Fort, Fort William
Old Fort William is located near the roundabout and is, of course, one of the most prominent attractions. The fort was founded to control the inhabitants after Oliver Cromwell's invasion during the English Civil War. It was named in honor of William of Orange.
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Old Fort on Map
Sight Name: Old Fort
Sight Location: Fort William, Scotland (See walking tours in Fort William)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Fort William, Scotland (See walking tours in Fort William)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Fort William, Scotland
Create Your Own Walk in Fort William
Creating your own self-guided walk in Fort William is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Fort William Introduction Walking Tour
Fort William is the largest town in the southwestern Scottish Highlands that attracts a number of tourists each year. Originally founded as a settlement near the fort, the town contains a number of prominent landmarks, including old churches, monuments, memorials, and the fort. Follow this self-guided tour to see the town's most popular sights.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Fort William Shopping Tour
Fort William's town centre provides a good shopping experience. The town’s main street - High Street – is the major shopping spot. Here you will find a number of local shops, specialty stores, gift and souvenir shopping venues. This walking tour will guide you to the most prominent and popular shopping places in Fort William.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.1 Km or 0.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.1 Km or 0.1 Miles