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Fort William

City in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

Overview

Fort William is a picturesque town set in the Scottish Highlands, famed for its stunning mountain scenery and proximity to Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak. With its charming lochside location, it attracts hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, and visitors exploring Scotland's natural wonders.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Argyll and Bute
Population
10,175
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.82°, -5.11°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,238
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
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
51 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
9
Parks
3
Transport
92
Walk Score
92
Footways
184.0
Airport
OBN
Distance
43 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 50 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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