Inverlochy, Highland

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]

Inverlochy
Inverlochy
Location within the Lochaber area
Population945 
OS grid referenceNN 11274 74749
 Edinburgh136 miles (219 km)
 London503 miles (810 km)
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townFORT WILLIAM
Postcode districtPH33
Dialling code01397
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

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

  1. "Fort William to Gairlochy". Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  2. "Inverlochy, Fort William". Retrieved 9 December 2012.


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