Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
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
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
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 50 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 75/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.