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Fort William
As its name suggests, Fort William originated as a military outpost, first established by Oliver Cromwell's General Monk in 1655 and refortified by George I (1660-1727) in 1715 to help combat an uprising by the turbulent Jacobite clans. It remains the southern gateway to the Great Glen and the far west, and it's a busy, commercial, tourist-oriented place with plenty of places to eat, stay, and shop.
Fort William at a Glance
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