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Caol

City in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

Overview

Caol is a charming village set on the banks of Loch Linnhe in Argyll and Bute, near Fort William. Renowned for its tranquil atmosphere, scenic canals, and stunning mountain backdrops, it offers visitors the chance to experience Highland life close to world-class outdoor adventures.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Argyll and Bute
Population
3,220
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.84°, -5.10°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,959
Local Cost
$1,272
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
78
English
99
Temperature
6.3°C
Summer Avg
11.6°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
25.0°C
Record Low
-11.6°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
1813 mm
Internet Speed
34 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
4
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
250.0
Airport
OBN
Distance
45 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 81/100.

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