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Fort William

British  
/ ˈwɪljəm /

noun

  1. a town in W Scotland, in Highland at the head of Loch Linnhe: tourist centre; the fort itself, built in 1655 and renamed after William III in 1690, was demolished in 1866. Pop: 9908 (2001)

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The proposals for a site on Loch Ailort, a sea loch west of Fort William, had received more than 65 objections.

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Fort William and Ardnamurchan Green Party councillor Kate Willis asked that "strong" conditions be placed on the project.

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She said she had lived "relatively independently" at home in Fort William, but was told she could not be provided with the necessary care following a minor operation in October.

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Her father, Stewart Grant, who was looking after Diesel and lives in Kinlochleven - 22 miles by road from Fort William, but 104 miles from Nairn - said it was difficult to visit his daughter because he relied on public transport.

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Nevis Range, near Fort William, and The Lecht, in Aberdeenshire, have also been able to open for snowsports.

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