Located in the Scottish Highlands, Fort William is named after a fortress built during the time of Oliver Cromwell. Later, the fort was renamed "Fort William" in honor of King William III. The area has a rich history associated with the Jacobite uprisings. Today it is known for Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, and as the gateway to the Glenfinnan Monument, known for its connection to the Jacobite uprisings and its appearance in the Harry Potter films.