Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Loch Linnhe

Fort William is the largest town in the western Scottish Highlands with a population of almost 6,000. It lies on the banks of Loch Linnhe at the southern end of the Great Glen. Due to its proximity to Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain, Fort William is a tourist stronghold Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church is dominated by the massive tower at its north-eastern end, oddly reminiscent of a castle keep. The Church was designed by the Scottish architect Reginald Fairlie. Construction began in 1933, and the church was opened in 1934 by the Bishop of of Argyll and the Isles.

Fort William is the largest town in the western Scottish Highlands with a population of almost 6,000. It lies on the banks of Loch Linnhe at the southern end of the Great Glen. Due to its proximity to Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain, Fort William is a tourist stronghold The area around Loch Linnhe was once sparsely populated by tradesmen and fishermen. To attend mass, people had to cross the River Lochy and make their way to Kilmallie Church. A problem arose due to the rapid growth of the town of Maryburgh (now Fort William). Maryburgh was built around the fort from 1692. The population grew rapidly due to the brisk trade with the garrison at the fort. Initially a small church operated at the fort, mainly serving the garrison, but Gaelic-speaking people continued to make the long journey to Kilmallie. Much changed in Fort William and Maryburgh when the first stone buildings were allowed to be built. The first church, the predecessor of Duncansburgh Church, was built. However, this church soon became too small and a new church was built around 1792. This second church was in use until 1882 and then became the parish hall. Sir Duncan Cameron of Fassifern attempted to rename the town of Maryburgh to Duncansburgh in the late 19th century. He was unsuccessful, but at least the new parish was given the name Duncansburgh. The history of today's Duncansburgh Church officially began in 1882. The 1792 church had become too small. Funds were raised and a large church was planned that could theoretically accommodate many times the parishioners of that time. In August 1882, today's Duncansburgh Church opened its doors - sermons were held in both English and Gaelic. In 2007, the church merged with the MacIntosh Memorial to form the Duncansburgh MacIntosh Church.

Fort William is the largest town in the western Scottish Highlands with a population of almost 6,000. It lies on the banks of Loch Linnhe at the southern end of the Great Glen. Due to its proximity to Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain, Fort William is a tourist stronghold Built between 1879 and 1884 on the site o an earlier chapel St Andrew's Episcopal Church has a neo-Gothic cruciform design.