Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland
This evening, I am posting information on Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. The history of this town can be traced back to an English (Cromwellian) wooden fort built in 1654 to subdue the local clan (Clan Cameron). No doubt influenced by its strategic location on the line of the Great Glen, the fort was rebuilt to counter the series of Jacobite uprisings which occurred between 1688 and 1746. The town underwent numerous name changes starting with William (after King William of Orange) and ending with another William, this time Prince William who, as Duke of Cumberland headed the victorious British 'redcoat' army at Culloden in 1746. Site of military fort The military fort was positioned on the eastern shore of Loch Linnhe, a sea loch which facilitated supplies via the sea. The basic foundations of the fort can still be seen whilst the former entrance arch was relocated to the local cemetery nearby. More information on Fort William: Population 10,450. Locat...