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County or areaHighland
Postcode districtPH33
Telephone code01397
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 51 min4:26 am – 10:17 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 45 min8:55 am – 3:40 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,819 residentsin the Lochaber West census areaMedian age 51.92,291 households68% of homes owner-occupied47% owned outright16% social rented, 12% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.6% unemployment rate64% of adults are economically active, 2,614 in work, 26% retiredMain industries: hospitality 14%, health and social work 11%, farming, forestry and fishing 11%Getting to work: 38% work from home, 47% go by car, 2% take public transport, 12% walk or cycle58% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher15% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 97%, Gaelic 1%, other languages 3%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 10°CColdest month December: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,891 mm of rain a year, 67 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January64 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 9 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 9 to 15°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 8°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Parks and green spacesBlack Parkspark · 2.4 mi · 9 haThe Old Fortpark · 3.1 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes185 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197039 of magnitude 3+, 5 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Aug 201731 mi away, Moidart, HighlandMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 28 Jul 20267 mi away, Spean Bridge, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.1 · PM2.5 3.2 · PM10 4.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband13% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband54% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)7.8% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,961 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation11 m36 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 6 to 165 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalLochaber Hospital1.5 miGP surgeryCraig Nevis Surgery3 surgeries within 2 miles1.6 miPharmacyLp North 13 LTD2.2 miDentistM&S Dental Care3.0 miPolice stationFort William Police Station1.6 miCash machinePenny Petroleum - Ben (Fort William)2.0 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportOban Airport OBN30 miMajor airportGlasgow Airport GLA73 miRailway stationBanavie1.6 miBus stationBus StationFort William3.1 miFerryCamusnagaul Ferry Landing3.2 miBus stops2 within a mileEV chargingIONITY Fort William2.6 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PH33 postcode district.


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  • JJ's Cafe - Fort William

    Breakfast Restaurant

    Belford Road, Fort William, PH33 7NU

    1.8 miles away

    5 star reviewwhether your climbing ben nevis or just taking a stroll or even doing nothing then a jjs breakfast will fuel ...

  • Indian Garden Restaurant - Fort William

    Indian Restaurant

    82 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AD

    3.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBest indian in fort william - also doing takeaway as well. Samosas really nice.

  • Cafe Mango - Fort William

    Thai Restaurant

    24-26 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AT

    3.4 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat places. Satay awesome. No mistakes. We will be back !

  • Cafe 115 - Fort William

    115 High St, Fort William, PH33 6DG

    3.5 miles away

    5 star reviewCaf� 115 is my favorite place to eat in Fort William. We sampled breakfast in the morning as we were ...

  • Highland Star - Fort William

    Chinese Restaurant

    155 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6EA

    3.7 miles away

    4 star reviewQuick service. Good szechuan chicken. Takeout now too.

 

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  • Togs - Fort William

    Caol Shopping Centre, Glenloy St, Fort William, PH33 7DR

    2.2 miles away

    5 star reviewVery helpful proprietor who is more concerned about meeting the customer's needs,than making a sale.Huge amount of stock at reasonable ...

 

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  • Fish and Chip Shop - Kinlochleven

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Riverside Road, Kinlochleven, PH50 4QH

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat fish n' chips!

  • Sammys Fish and Chip Shop - Caol

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Kilmallie Road, Caol, PH33 7EN

    2.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways lovely fresh fish in crispy light batter. Chips usually v. good too

  • Riverside Chippy - Kinlochleven

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Riverside Road, Kinlochleven, PH50 4QH

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best haddock, chicken, white pudding and chips we have tasted, well worth a visit if you are in the ...

 

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