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==Fort William==
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Fort William is the largest town in the West Highlands of Scotland.  The scenery when travelling up Loch Linnhe from open sea is stunning and Captain Degerlund (''Boudicca'', Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines) likened it to the Norwegian fjords, Chilean fjords and Alaskan fjords!  Corran Narrows guards the entrance to upper Loch Linnhe and is 12 metres deep at low water springs.
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Fort William
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Fort William from Loch Linnhe

Fort William is the largest town in the West Highlands of Scotland. The scenery when travelling up Loch Linnhe from open sea is stunning and Captain Degerlund (Boudicca, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines) likened it to the Norwegian fjords, Chilean fjords and Alaskan fjords! Corran Narrows guards the entrance to upper Loch Linnhe and is 12 metres deep at low water springs.

We have a small pontoon facility open for all marine visitors to use from April to October.

Charts

See Scotland.

Weather

As with all visits to Scotland - expect the four seasons in 1 day!

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

See Scotland.

Islands

See Scotland.

Communication

See Scotland.

Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Entrance

Fort William is NOT a port of entry for United Kingdom.

Berthing

There is a small pontoon facility open for all marine visitors to use from April to October.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

There is an anchorage next to the pier but it is rather exposed.

Amenities

Facilities
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Electricity ?
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel ?
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Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

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Eating out

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Transportation

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Tourism

History

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Places to Visit

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Friends

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Forums

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References

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