Fassfern (Scottish Gaelic: An Fasadh Feàrna) is a hamlet on the north shore of Loch Eil in the Scottish Highlands, at the bottom of Glen Suileag and almost opposite Duisky.[1] Historically it was spelled Fassiefern.

Fassfern
Fassfern is located in Lochaber
Fassfern
Fassfern
Location within the Lochaber area
OS grid referenceNN023788
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Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townFort William
Postcode districtPH33 7
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56°51′33″N 5°14′35″W / 56.85921°N 5.24294°W / 56.85921; -5.24294

Clan MacPhail as part of the Clan Chattan Federation is thought to have originated in this area around the 13th century but it eventually fell under the authority of Clan Cameron territory. It is just off the A830 from Fort William to Mallaig, and about 6 miles (10 km) west of Fort William in Lochaber, and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.

References

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  1. ^ Scottish White Water: The Sca Guidebook. Pesda Press. November 2004. p. 126. ISBN 978-0-9547061-1-1. Retrieved 19 June 2018.

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