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County or areaHighland
Postcode districtPH33
Telephone code01397
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 51 min4:26 am – 10:17 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 46 min8:55 am – 3:41 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,729 residentsin the Fort William South census areaMedian age 41.12,754 households53% of homes owner-occupied28% owned outright36% social rented, 10% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting3.9% unemployment rate67% of adults are economically active, 3,106 in work, 19% retiredMain industries: hospitality 18%, retail and wholesale 13%, health and social work 13%Getting to work: 28% work from home, 50% go by car, 3% take public transport, 19% walk or cycle87% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages25% of adults hold a degree or higher20% have no qualifications, 9% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 91%, other languages 8%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 10°CColdest month December: highs 6°C, lows 1°C2,590 mm of rain a year, 85 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December72 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 9 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 9 to 15°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 8°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksUrquhart Castle, Loch Nesscastle · under a mileDun Deardail Forthistoric site · under a mileGlenfinnan Monument Scotlandhistoric site · under a mileEas a' Chlaiginnwaterfall · 1.0 miBeinn Riabhachmountain · 1.6 miAm Breun Chamasbeach · under a mileAn Caolisland · under a mileMeall an t-Slamainmountain · 2.2 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesThe Old Fortpark · under a mileBlack Parkspark · under a mile · 9 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes186 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197039 of magnitude 3+, 5 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Aug 201730 mi away, Moidart, HighlandMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 28 Jul 20269 mi away, Spean Bridge, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.8 · PM2.5 3.5 · PM10 5.4 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband36% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband100% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,884 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation8 m26 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 284 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalBelford Hospitalright hereGP surgeryCraig Nevis Surgery3 surgeries within 2 miles1.7 miPharmacyBoots The Chemist LTD3 pharmacies within 2 milesunder a mileDentistM&S Dental Careunder a milePolice stationFort William Police Station1.6 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Caol, Caol1.3 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi7 schools6 primary, 1 secondaryPrimaryInverlochy Primary Schoolunder a milePrimaryLundavra Primary Schoolunder a mileSecondaryLochaber High School1.6 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportOban Airport OBN27 miMajor airportGlasgow Airport GLA70 miRailway stationFort Williamunder a mileBus stationFort William Bus Stationunder a mileFerryFort William Ferry Landingunder a mileBus stops52 within a mileCar parkBraveheart Car ParkFort William1.0 miEV chargingIONITY Fort Williamunder a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PH33 postcode district.


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  • JJ's Cafe - Fort William

    Breakfast Restaurant

    Belford Road, Fort William, PH33 7NU

    1.5 miles away

    5 star reviewwhether your climbing ben nevis or just taking a stroll or even doing nothing then a jjs breakfast will fuel ...

  • Indian Garden Restaurant - Fort William

    Indian Restaurant

    82 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AD

    0.4 miles away

    5 star reviewBest indian in fort william - also doing takeaway as well. Samosas really nice.

  • Cafe Mango - Fort William

    Thai Restaurant

    24-26 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AT

    0.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat places. Satay awesome. No mistakes. We will be back !

  • Cafe 115 - Fort William

    115 High St, Fort William, PH33 6DG

    0.4 miles away

    5 star reviewCaf� 115 is my favorite place to eat in Fort William. We sampled breakfast in the morning as we were ...

  • Highland Star - Fort William

    Chinese Restaurant

    155 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6EA

    0.5 miles away

    4 star reviewQuick service. Good szechuan chicken. Takeout now too.

 

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  • Togs - Fort William

    Caol Shopping Centre, Glenloy St, Fort William, PH33 7DR

    1.2 miles away

    5 star reviewVery helpful proprietor who is more concerned about meeting the customer's needs,than making a sale.Huge amount of stock at reasonable ...

 

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  • Fish and Chip Shop - Kinlochleven

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Riverside Road, Kinlochleven, PH50 4QH

    9 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat fish n' chips!

  • Sammys Fish and Chip Shop - Caol

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Kilmallie Road, Caol, PH33 7EN

    1.2 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways lovely fresh fish in crispy light batter. Chips usually v. good too

  • Riverside Chippy - Kinlochleven

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Riverside Road, Kinlochleven, PH50 4QH

    9 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best haddock, chicken, white pudding and chips we have tasted, well worth a visit if you are in the ...

 

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