Fort William

The town of Fort William is situated close to the base of Ben Nevis. Over the years the town has moved from it's original location near Inverlochy to the Southern end of the Great Glen.

The Military and the Town

The fort was named "Fort William"' after William Of Orange, and the settlement that grew around it was originally known as "Maryburgh". Over the years to come, it took on a variety of names including "Gordonsburgh", and "Duncansburgh"before being renamed "Fort William".

During World War II, Fort William was the home of HMS St Christopher which was a training base for Royal Navy Coastal Forces.

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