Heritage sites in Fort William

Scottish Heritage Trail

This heritage trail through Fort William explores centuries of history, from the prehistoric Kilmallie Stone Circle and the medieval earthworks of Dun Dige to the 13th-century ruins of Inverlochy Castle. It highlights the town's origins at the site of the 17th-century Old Fort and its industrial past at the former Glenlochy Distillery. The route also includes significant local landmarks like the Kilmallie War Memorial and the Jason MacIntyre Ghost Bike, reflecting the region's social and military heritage.

Scottish Heritage Trail — Map

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Inverlochy Castle

Inverlochy Castle is a ruined, 13th-century castle near Inverlochy and Fort William, Highland, Scotland.

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B

Fort William Old Fort

Foundations and earthworks of the 17th-century fortification, originally built in 1654 and later used during the Jacobite Risings.

C

Kiln and Office (Glenlochy Distillery)

Surviving structures of the Glenlochy Distillery, which produced Highland single malt whisky from 1898 until its closure in 1983.

D

North Road

Historic bridge structure located near the site of the former Glenlochy Distillery.

E

Kilmallie Stone Circle

Prehistoric archaeological site featuring an arrangement of standing stones.

F

Dun Dige

Remains of a medieval moated earthwork, historically used as a defensive site.

G

Jason MacIntyre Ghost Bike

Roadside memorial dedicated to champion Scottish cyclist Jason MacIntyre, marking the location of his 2008 training accident.

H

Kilmallie War Memorial

Monument honoring the residents of Kilmallie parish who died during the First and Second World Wars.

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