Inverlochy is a purpose-built industrial village developed in the 1920s on the outskirts of Fort William. It was designed by the British Aluminium Company to house workers for the nearby Lochaber Aluminium Smelter, which opened in 1929.

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Located at the mouth of the River Lochy, the village takes its name from the Gaelic Inbhir Lochaidh, meaning “mouth of the Lochy.” While modern Inverlochy reflects its industrial origins, the surrounding area has a much deeper history.

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Nearby stands Old Inverlochy Castle, built in the 13th century by the Comyn family and the site of two significant battles in 1431 and 1645. The village also grew alongside the Lochaber hydroelectric scheme, including the construction of the Laggan Dam in 1934.

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Today, Inverlochy is a well-established residential area, where industrial heritage and Highland history come together within the wider Lochaber community.