Inverlochy
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Inverlochy Location within the Lochaber area | |
Population | 945 |
OS grid reference | NN 11274 74749 |
• Edinburgh | 136 miles (219 km) |
• London | 503 miles (810 km) |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | FORT WILLIAM |
Postcode district | PH33 |
Dialling code | 01397 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Inverlochy (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Lochaidh, IPA:[ˈinivɪɾʲˈɫ̪ɔxɪ]) is a village north of Fort William, Highland, Scotland. Inverlochy is part of the Great Glen Way, a popular hiking and cycling route from Fort William to Inverness.[1]
History
The village was purpose-built in the 1920s by the British Aluminium Company to house workers.[2]
Prior to this, nearby Inverlochy Castle was the location of battles in 1431 and 1645.
See also
References
- ↑ "Fort William to Gairlochy". Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ↑ "Inverlochy, Fort William". Retrieved 9 December 2012.
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