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Fort William and Lochaber
On Scotland's west coast, Fort William is ideal for exploring Ben Nevis, the West Highland Way and Glencoe.
It is also the start of the famous scenic journey along The Road to the Isles leading to Mallaig and Skye where you can follow in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey
and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.
By road:
Fort William is:
105 miles north of Glasgow
145 miles from Edinburgh
45 miles south-east of Mallaig
50 miles north of Oban
65 miles south-west of Inverness
NOTE: It takes about 3 hours to drive from Edinburgh.
By coach:
Daily coaches operate to Fort William from Inverness and Oban, with connections from Glasgow and Edinburgh and other places in between. See the Citylink bus timetables online. The bus station in Fort William is next to the railway station (by Safeways supermarket). A free shuttle bus service operates 10am - 5pm Monday-Saturday from the railway station to the other end of town.
If you want a day trip from Inverness via Loch Ness, you can get the regular Citylink bus service there and back in a day.
Rapsons operate buses in the Fort William area.
The West Highland Flyer is a 16-seater minibus service which leaves from Station Square in Oban and goes to Fort William and on to Mallaig in time for the CalMac ferry to Skye. Tickets are available on the bus or from tourist offices in Mallaig, Fort William and Oban. Tel: 07780 724248.
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By train:
Fort William is on the Glasgow to Mallaig line (known as the West Highland Line). The journey between
Fort William and Mallaig is said to be the most scenic train ride in the country.
A daily service is operated by First Scotrail - click for timetables and online booking.
In additional to the regular train service, the Jacobite steam engine operates during the summer months.
You can also visit the
Glenfinnan Station Museum where you can spend the night and/or dine in some of the old railway cars.
Caledonian sleeper trains operate direct from London to Fort William.
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Taxi Tours / Guided Trips
- Jamie's Taxi Service can offer private tours to suit your interests. 6 seater Peugeot 807. Roofbox and cycle rack available. Airport transfers can be arranged. Contact Jamie Blackburn. Tel: 01397 701778.
- Whistle Stop Tours who offer a standard tour beginning and ending at Fort William Tourist Office. Tours are twice daily, 3 hours in length. Stopping points along the 30 mile route are - Old Inverlochy Castle, Banavie, Spean Bridge and Glen Nevis. Phone 01397 702804.
- Based in Fort William, Peter MacGillivray of Scottish Highland Tours offers private tours which can include Inverness, Oban, Skye, Ardnamurchan, Mull, Iona, etc. All tours are chauffeur-driven in an executive saloon car or people carrier. Collection from airport, ferry, coach or rail terminals can be arranged.
Tel: 01397 704901.
- Nairn McArthur of Secret Safaris offers
full day or half day guided tours to the hidden heart of the Highlands of Scotland.
Fully insured top-of-the-range vehicles such as Land Rover, People Carrier, Prestige Saloon.
West Highland Way transport, executive taxi service and airport transfers available. Tel: 01855 821 369 / 0772 050 9382.
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Want to visit the Isle of Skye? But maybe don't have much time to fit in with the ferry and train times.
Excellent
guided tours of the Isle of Skye and west Highlands are available by car with
Alasdair Ross based at 6 Olaf Road, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye.
Particularly useful if you are staying in Fort William,
Mallaig or Kyle of Lochalsh and just have a day to spare to go to Skye or see the mainland Highlands. He can pick you up from any ferry, train, bus or air terminal. Born and brought up on Skye he will give you the inside story on his personal guided tour.
More details online.
- Robertsons Chauffeur Drive
can provide Highland tours for individuals and groups up to 8 people. Airport transfers, taxi service, West Highland Way transport and baggage handling also available. Based at Ballachulish. Tel: 01855 821 428.
- Highland Journeys (based near Inverness) has a luxury 7-seater vehicle to take small groups on personally guided tours. Telephone 07778 499 307.
A day trip from Inverness can explore Glen Nevis, Fort William and Loch Ness. Longer tailor made tours also available.
- Celia Ffitch-Stewart is a fully insured driver-guide with Mercedes limousine for your tailor-made guided tour.
She offers half day, full day or extended tours. Airport collection (Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Inverness).
Services can include itinerary planning and accommodation reservations. Meet your clan chief, trace your roots, stay in a castle, tour the distilleries. Member of HOSTGA (Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association). Based in Fortrose, near Inverness.
Self Drive Tours:
Scotland Made Easy can plan a customised itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests, budget and time available. They will book you into recommended accommodation where you are assured of quality, comfort and hospitality - usually in 4 star B&Bs in Scottish homes. Optional 'specials' include a night in a castle, church, lighthouse, country mansion, etc.
Whether you have already decided which places you want to visit
or if you haven't a clue where to start,
Scotland Made Easy
will advise and take care of all the planning for you.
Car Hire:
- EasyDrive
in Fort William has a wide range of hire cars, vans and people carriers.
Free delivery to the rail/bus station or your accommodation within a 5 mile radius of Fort William.
Personal service. Tel: 01397 701616 / Fax: 01397 704153.
- Bespoke Highland Tours can arrange also vehicle hire including a variety of cars and people carriers (from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, etc.).
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For something special, check out Gran Turismo based in Edinburgh. They have a range of sports cars, classic cars and 4x4 vehicles for hire. Ideal for romantic breaks. Self-drive tours can be customised. Accommodation in friendly country mansions.
Cycling / Bike Hire:
- Nevis Cycles - 4 Lochy Crescent, Inverlochy, Fort William. Tel: 01397 705555. Full range of hire bikes to suit all needs
- Off Beat Bikes - 117 High Street, Fort William. Tel: 01397 704008. Touring and off-road bikes.
- Off-road cyclists may like to try the Great Glen Cycle Route to
Inverness (just over 75 miles) which has some demanding stretches. Some of the route is on the towpath of the Caledonian Canal.
Coach Tours visiting the area:
- Scottish Tours operate a day tour from Edinburgh to Glen Coe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Inverness, Pitlochry and return to Edinburgh (daily from April to October).
Longer coach tours with hotel accommodation include Inverness and Loch Ness (2 days), the Highlands and Isle of Skye (3 days), and The Best of the Highlands (4 days).
- Aberfoyle Coaches will be running daily day trips this summer from Glasgow city centre to Fort William via Glencoe, as well as Oban via Inveraray Castle.
- Maxwell's Heartland provide tours in a luxury minicoach (maximum 16 people).
They offer a day tour to Glencoe, plus a 3-day tour to the Highlands. The extended tour (which includes accommodation) has pick up points in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and goes to Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, Fort William, Eilean Donan Castle, Glenelg and Skye. It features Camusfeŕrna (home of Gavin Maxwell’s 'Ring of Bright Water') with a view to spotting otters.
Outdoor Activities
The West Highland Way is probably Scotland's most famous long-distance hiking trail stretching some 95 miles from just north of Glasgow to Fort William.
The Great Glen Way is a newer, interesting long-distance trail between Fort William and Inverness (approx. 70 miles) following the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness.
The East Highland Way is a proposed long distance walking route between Fort William and Aviemore (84 miles). Web site features route maps and photos.
- Alan Kimber of West Coast Mountain Guides is a professional mountain guide based in Fort William offering instruction and holidays.
- Bespoke Highland Tours offers good value
self-led walking tours.
Trekking along the West Highland Way and Great Glen can be arranged.
Accommodation and transport organised as part of your customised package. Bespoke Highland Tours can provide
car rental from various locations (Glasgow airport, Inverness, etc.)
- North-West Frontiers organises hiking trips in the Highlands of Scotland (small groups, experienced and qualified leaders, choice of accommodation). Hike the
Great Glen Way with accommodation each night on a 1930s Belgian barge. They also organise treks on the West Highland Way with 9 nights accommodation.
- Osprey Adventures can arrange guided day treks up Ben Nevis for small groups. Trek leaders are fully qualified. Clothing and boots can be provided if necessary.
The price for this trip is typically Ł130 for a group of up to 6 people.
Taking the tourist path, the trek lasts approximately 8 hours on average.
Advance booking required. Telephone 01463 237900.
Also available: wilderness expeditions, guided walking holidays for all abilities, winter walking breaks and winter skills packages. Accommodation included. They also offer guided and self guided walks on the West Highland Way, the Great Glen Way and the Speyside Way.
- Guided off road Quad Bike Trips can be arranged in the Fort William area. All equipment provided. Fully trained staff. Tel: 01397 732 371.
- Raceway Karting Centre has an outdoor track suitable for adults and children. Open daily during the summer (reduced hours in winter). Tel: 01397 701333.
Located 3 miles outside Fort William on the Blar Mhor Industrial Estate.
- Rockhopper Sea Kayaking
offers trips and instruction around the Fort WIlliam and Lochaber area. Sea kayaking is available for half-day, full day and multi-day trips with fully qualified guides and instructors.
- Torlundy Trout Fishery
(3 miles north of Fort William) has spectacular views of Ben Nevis. Ponds stocked with rainbow trout. Fly fishing only. Rods available for hire. Basic instruction available. Self catering accommodation available on the farm.
- Torlundy Farm Riding Centre
has horses and ponies which you can ride around the farm (max 3 riders). Self catering accommodation also available.
- Tulloch Outdoor Activity Centre (5 miles from Roy Bridge, 19 miles north of Fort William) is a multi activity adventure centre offering quad biking, white water rafting, canyoning & gorge walking, clay pigeon shooting, off road driving, paintballing, archery and mountain biking. They can can cater for individuals, families, stag parties, hen parties and corporate events. Accommodation can be arranged locally if required.
- WalkLochaber offers guided walks all year round and organises an annual walking festival. Tel: 01855 821235.
For more info on outdoor activities in Lochaber and Fort William, visit Outdoor Capital of the UK web site
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Highland Voyages
Based in Inverness, this traditional Scottish sailing boat offers
day trips from Inverness, plus weekend cruises and 7-night sails around the Highlands and Islands.
Sail down the Great Glen (Inverness - Loch Ness - Caledonian Canal - Fort William) or take a themed cruise (Scottish music, castles, distilleries, whales & dolphins).
Extra activities can be included such as hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, golf, fishing, etc.
Accommodation onboard for up to 12 people.
Also available for small parties, wedding receptions, etc.
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There are various boat operators on the Caledonian Canal between Fort William and Inverness.
Caledonian Discovery Ltd offer
cruising holidays with activities on the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness onboard a large comfortable barge.
West Highland Sailing (based at Laggan Locks) have a wide range of yachts and luxury motor cruisers for hire.
European Waterways Ltd which offers holidays on the Scottish Highlander - a fully-crewed luxury hotel barge.
The Golf Cruise will take you to different golf courses along the way, and the Walking Cruise has days out with a variety of walks in spectacular scenery.
For additional boat/sailing trips - click here
Craft Holidays
Art Galore can offer complete packages for arts & crafts holidays
with artists throughout the Road to the Isles area. Themed breaks can include a choice of painting (oils, acrylics, watercolours), drawing, sketching, picture framing, photography, stained glass, natural dyeing, spinning, weaving, batik, textile art, basket weaving, woodwork, soap making, jewellery making, paper making, Gaelic singing and storytelling.
Local Events for 2008:
For complete monthly events listings - check out visit-fortwilliam.co.uk
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from June to the end of August
the local High School Pipe Band plays in High Street at 7.30pm.
Yahoo provides weather forecasts for Fort William
and Aonach Mor in the Nevis Range.
Photo of Fort William & Ben Nevis Copyright © 1994 Corel, The Internet Guide to Scotland
and its licensors. All rights reserved. Not to be downloaded or reproduced.
What to see
FORT WILLIAM
The town is can be very busy in the summer. Fort William has always been
popular with tourists and since the filming nearby of the movies Rob Roy, Braveheart and Harry Potter even more people are flocking to the area.
There are banks, newsagents, electrical goods shops, supermarkets, etc.
Ossian's Hotel on the High Street has a 'Scottish Show' during the summer - daily from 8-10pm with traditional music and dance (accordion, fiddle, bagpipes). Tel: 01397 700857.
You'll see lots of walkers with backpacks and boots. There are
some good shops if you need any kind of outdoor equipment and there are
lots of places to buy those postcards and souvenirs.
Opposite the train/bus station there's a supermarket for all your
food requirements. In the main street, between the church and the crazy
golf course, there's a little area of green where you can sit down to eat
your sandwiches and watch everyone go past. Further down the street,
the West Highland Museum is located near the Tourist Office.
The Lochaber Leisure Centre on Belford Road (tel: 01397 704 359) has a swimming pool with water slide, squash courts, fitness suite, sauna, solarium and climbing wall.
The Nevis Centre (turn left at the roundabout beside Morrisons supermarket) has a children's play area, ten pin bowling, snooker/pool and games hall. Tel: 01397 700 707.
Fort William Golf Course is outside of town at
Torlundy (tel. 01397 704464). 18 holes.
The Granite House (tel: 01397 703651) and ThingKING at 74 & 76 High Street offers Internet access, music, jewellery, clothes, gifts.
Cafe 115 at 115 High Street is open for snacks, lunch and dinner (tel: 01397 702500).
From the town pier (near Crannog Restaurant which is highly recommended for seafood) you can take a boat trip from March to October (tel: 01397 700714). Trips last 90 minutes and take you along Loch Linnhe to see the seals and fish farm.
Also from the pier you can take the passenger ferry over Loch Linnhe to Camusnagaul (Bay of the Strangers) in just 10 minutes. Several sailings a day, not Sundays. Bicycles can be taken onboard.
Operated by the Highland Council. Timetables and fares.
The Lime Tree Studio Gallery features changing exhibitions of paintings by local landscape artist David Wilson, plus limited edition prints, greetings cards and stained glass art. It is open all year every day 10.30am to 5pm. Admission is free. Cafe and restaurant.
The new exhibition complex features one main gallery and 4 smaller rooms.
It also includes a state of the art digital cinema, screening a regular programme of world cinema.
Future exhibitions will include entries from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition
It is easy to find on Achintore Road (at the west end of the High Street, 10 minutes' walk from the bus and train stations). Tel: 01397 701806. B&B accommodation available.
Also at the west end of the High Street, Fired-Art
is a quirky cafe with snacks and good coffee, plus a pottery painting studio for kids, an art gallery, picture framers, outdoor activity booking office and ticket office for music events. Tel: 01397 705005.
Look out for Roamer's Ramblings - Monzie Square - Fort William - for an 'end to end' walking tour of the town in 2 hours. Ask at the tourist office for times.
The Oban Times has a free tourist map of Fort William which you can download online (PDF).
For a list of shops & restaurants in the main shopping streets of Fort William, visit www.high.st/fortwilliam/
About 5 miles outside Fort William near Torlundy, the Lochaber Rural Complex features a variety of attractions including the Rocks and Heather Tearoom, the Lochaber Farm Shop and a visitor centre called An Clachan which includes a crofting exhibition and a photographic exhibition (the Jim Leslie camera collection), plus for children there's a pets corner with hens, ducks, pony and goat.
The centre is open from Tuesday to Friday from 9.30am to 4pm. Contact Lochaber Rural Education Trust - tel 01397 708642.
BEN NEVIS DISTILLERY
Established in 1825. Located just outside Fort William.
Guided tours, video presentation, gift shop and snack bar.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm all year round.
Also Saturdays 10am - 4pm from Easter to September, and Sundays 12pm - 4pm in July and August.
Click here for the distillery web site.
Large groups should book in advance. Telephone: 01397 700 200.
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BEN NEVIS (overlooking Fort William)
At 4406 feet or 1344 metres, this is the highest mountain in Britain. Now owned by the John Muir Trust.
'Nevis' comes from the Gaelic word for heaven or clouds, so Ben Nevis
could be taken to mean 'mountain with its head in the clouds' or 'cloudy
mountain'. The top is covered in snow for most of the winter and spring.
The summit is shrouded by clouds for about 300 days a year.
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There is a reasonably simple way to walk to the top on a well-established
path, but remember that it will probably be quite cold once you reach the
summit. Make sure you have some warm clothes and extra food with you. Read
the safety information before you set off and tell someone where you are
going - just in case. Ask at the Tourist Office for information about the
weather and conditions of the paths. The annual race up the mountain takes
place in early September when mad people run up and down in less than
an hour and a half. It could take you the best part of a day to walk up
there and back safely. Typical times for walkers on the 5-mile track are
5 to 7 hours. It starts at the Visitor Centre by Achintee House.
NEVIS RANGE
The Nevis Range - 7 miles north of Fort William - is home to a gondola
system which takes visitors 2150 feet up the slopes of Aonach Mor in 15
minutes covering a distance of 1.4 miles. Here there's a sports shop, slide
show and restaurant. Summer visitors can learn to ski on the dry ski slope.
On a clear day you can see the Isle of Skye and the Isle of Rum.
Two reasonably easy walks start at the top gondola station. One walk
is to Sgurr Finnisg-aig (approximately 20 minutes each way) which will
give you views of the Great Glen and the hills of Knoydart. The other walk
is to Meall Beag (approx. 30 minutes each way) which gives views over Loch
Linnhe. Other routes are possible on the Nevis Range, but are really for
experienced hill walkers or mountaineers only.
At the base of the mountain (where you get on the gondola) there's a
cafe and toilets. From here you can hire a mountain bike and explore some of the 25 miles of forestry track.
Full details of all this, including prices, events, etc. on www.nevis-range.co.uk
CALEDONIAN CANAL AND NEPTUNE'S STAIRCASE
The canal links Fort William to Inverness 60 miles to the north. A
series of 8 locks raise boats 20 metres over a distance of 500 metres.
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CORPACH (just north of Fort William)
Meeting point of Loch Eil and Loch Linnhe. Look out for the loch keepers
cottages on the canal. Treasures of the Earth visitor centre - a huge collection
of minerals, gemstones, fossils, crystals, etc. displayed in a complex of caves and mines.
Open daily from 9.30am to 7pm during the summer season, then 10am to 5pm during the winter. Telephone 01397 77 22 83.
SPEAN BRIDGE (11 miles north of Fort William)
A busy little village due to its location on the main roads to Perth
and Inverness. Train station. Woollen mill with whisky shop and cafe. 9 hole golf course.
The Old Station Restaurant offers good food and accommodation (tel: 01397 712535).
Two miles from the village is the Commando Memorial dedicated
to the men who trained in this area during World War 2. Many war movies
were made in the surrounding area.
For lots of local info and photos, visit
the Spean Bridge Home Page
courtesy of the Corriechoille Lodge Guesthouse & Cabins.
Photo of the Commando Memorial (pictured left)
copyright Joanne Mackenzie-Winters August 1999.
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ACHNACARRY (13 miles north of Fort William)
The Clan Cameron Museum in the castle grounds at Achnacarry has exhibits
on the clan and regimental history, plus Bonnie Prince Charlie and Commando
artefacts. Open daily 1.30pm - 5pm from Easter to mid-October (11am - 5pm in July & August). Admission £3 for adults. Children under 14, free. Senior citizens, £1.50. Tel: 01397 712 480. The
Clan Cameron video is for sale online featuring the castle and museum.
THE PARALLEL ROADS (18 miles north-east of Fort William)
Continue on the A86 a few miles along from Spean Bridge (heading east) and
take a left turning at Roy Bridge onto an unclassified
road into Glen Roy. After about 5 miles on this twisting road
you will reach a car park and information board from where you will
have a great view of the valley and spectacular parallel lines
along the hillsides. In fact these aren't real roads. They were created as
the ice melted at the end of the last Ice Age over 10,000 years ago. This
geological phenomenon is unique in Britain and is apparently well worth the detour. Visit the SNH web site for more about this geology.
INVERGARRY (north-east of Fort William on the way to Fort Augustus)
The Glengarry Heritage Centre in the new village hall tells the story of the people who lived in the glen, and the landowners such as the MacDonells of Glengarry (open 11am - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday, Easter to October, tel: 01809 501424).
The Invergarry Hotel on the main road has a bar with good food.
In the grounds of Glengarry Castle Hotel are the ruins of
Invergarry Castle clan seat of the MacDonells.
Located at the head of Loch Shiel, the Glenfinnan monument is visible from the railway line
when you come over the viaduct. Topped by a kilted Highlander and built
in 1815, it marks the spot where Bonnie Prince Charlie unfurled his Jacobite
standard on 19th August 1745 at the start of his campaign to regain the
throne for the House of Stuart. Visitor Centre owned by the National Trust of Scotland open April - October (tel/fax: 01397 722250).
This is featured in
Bonnie Prince Charlie video for sale online retracing his steps during the famous 1745-1746 rebellion.
There is also a railway museum here at the picturesque train station.
The Glenfinnan Highland Games will be held in mid-August. Tel: 01397 722234.
Take a cruise on Loch Shiel onboard the M.V. Sileas
departing from Glenfinnan or Acharacle from April to October. Special events include evening cruises and ceilidh cruises. Follow the signs from the road to the Glenfinnan House Hotel. To check sailing times, phone 01687 470322. Visit the Loch Shiel Cruises web site for further info.
More info about Glenfinnan on the Road to the Isles Online Tour
ARDNAMURCHAN
If you are travelling along the Road to the Isles to Glenfinnan and towards
Mallaig then why not make the detour into Ardnamurchan, a ruggedly beautiful area which is the most westerly place on the mainland?
The local tourist association information is given at
ardnamurchan.com
CASTLE TIORAM
The current owner is intent on saving this ancestral home of the Macdonalds of Clanranald
in Loch Moidart from further decay.
For latest news, click here.
South of Fort William
BALLACHULISH (about 15 minutes drive from Fort William)
The village is surrounded by magnificent scenery.
The Ballachulish Visitor Centre explains the history of the old slate quarry which you can now visit on a 500 metre safe path. The centre is open daily (except Christmas Day) and includes
a coffee shop, gift shop, Internet access, fishing tackle, etc. Tel: 01855 811 866
Across the bridge, you can visit the local confectionery factory which
has a visitor centre where you can sample 24 flavours of the Scottish delicacy
called tablet, plus items such as Great Glen Chocolate Truffles and Coconut
Ice. Open daily all year round (except Sundays in the winter). Nearby is
The Scottish Speciality Food Shop which has the largest range of Scottish
foods in the world.
Just before you reach Ballachulish went travelling south from Fort William, you will pass the
Corran ferry which takes passengers and vehicles to Ardgour and is a useful short cut to getting into Morvern and Ardnamurchan.
The ferry runs frequently throughout the day across the Corran Narrows from 6.30am to 9.30pm Monday to Saturday and from 8.30am to 9.30pm on Sundays.
At the other side you reach The Inn at Ardgour which has a good restaurant and bar, plus 12 rooms for B&B.
GLENCOE
Here you will find some of Scotland's best mountain scenery. Whatever
the weather and time of year, it always appears spectacular.
Glencoe is sometimes known as the Glen of Weeping or the Valley of the Shadow of Death.
Glencoe is an excellent place for rock climbing and hill walking
during the summer. Why not follow the trails to the Lost Valley and the
Devil's Staircase? Make sure you are well-equipped for being in the mountains
and know where you are going.
The Glencoe Mountain Resort offers winter snowsports and summer activities and is located 12 miles south of Glencoe Village.
Visit GlencoeScotland.com
for information about the area, accommodation, bike hire, etc.
Additional local info can be found on Glencoe-Scotland.net
which includes an interesting section on Gaelic place names.
Donnie Montgomery has numerous photos of Glencoe and area for sale on his
Highlandscapes web site.
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The Internet Guide to Scotland and its licensors.
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The Visitor Centre run by the National Trust for Scotland includes a
gift shop and video explaining the historical background to the infamous
massacre of the MacDonalds by the Campbells and British Army on 13th February
1692.
For opening times of the centre, see the
NTS web site.
Telephone 01855 811307 or 01855 811729.
To read a detailed
history of the Glencoe Massacre,
click here for Electric Scotland's info.
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In Glencoe village itself, a small group of people gather each year
to commemorate the anniversary near the monument to MacIain of Glencoe.
Also in the village is a small folk museum.
Crafts & Things, just a few hundred yards outside the village, sells Scottish woollens, local crafts, and unusual gifts. Coffee shop also on the premises.
RANNOCH MOOR
I drove through here once on a coach. It was as though we had entered the
set of a science fiction film: a vast plateau strewn with rocks and boulders.
Pools of water were dotted on either side of the road, some containing
tiny islands bearing clumps of windswept trees and each worthy of preservation
on a postcard. Weird, wild and unearthly, it seemed the sort of place where
you could easily disappear and never be found. Overlooking the glacial
moonscape were the Grampian mountains, dark and sinister, occasionally
glistening as the evening sunlight caught the wet rock. Most wonderful
and definitely well worth a trip!
To read about local walks, wildlife and the railway, click
here for the article which was kindly written especially for my Guide
by Mr. A. Cunningham of Rannoch School.
Also visit rannoch.net (external web site).
KINLOCHLEVEN
This is a popular place for walkers on the West Highland Way. Located
at the end of beautiful Loch Leven. There are various eating places and accommodation options.
The village is home to the Atlas Brewery,
and a Visitor Centre for the history of the aluminium smelter which was established here in 1904.
There are many walks in the area, including a walk signposted from the village to Grey Mare's waterfall (one of the highest in Britain).
Visit the Kinlochleven Community Trust web site for more local info.
Ice Factor - a huge indoor climbing centre - includes the biggest indoor ice climbing facility in the world, plus rock climbing wall, Children's Activity Zone, sauna, steam room, plunge pool and hot tub, shop, cafe, etc.
The Tailrace Inn at Riverside Road, Kinlochleven offers food all day long and also B&B accommodation. Bus to/from Glencoe. Live entertainment in the bar on Friday nights during the summer season.
APPIN
Famous for the murder dramatised by Robert Louis Stevenson in his novel
"Kidnapped". The incident occurred in 1752 when Colin Campbell
of Glenure ("The Red Fox") was shot and fatally wounded. His
assailant escaped and an innocent man was tried, then hung some months
later. If you want to see where James Stewart was hanged, then look for
the white stone on a rock plinth just above the road at the Ballachulish
Bridge.
It is said that the name of the true murderer, possibly the convicted
man's son, has been passed down through the centuries by word of mouth
and Campbell's ghost is reported to have been seen on more than one occasion.
Gardens and Nursery
Near the Appin Police Station you can visit Kinlochlaich
House which has the largest Nursery Garden Centre in Scotland. It is
open every day (except Sundays from mid-October to March). Also see
the Glorious Gardens of Argyll web site.
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PORT APPIN
Situated about 20 miles north of Oban and 27 miles south of Fort William.
Follow the signposts from the main A828 road to the village and you will get a good view of Castle Stalker.
There's a craft shop (closed in winter) and a general store. The 4 star Airds Hotel offers excellent accommodation and food by the Scottish National Hotel Chef of The Year 2007. Near there you will see an old lighthouse lantern which now contains a display about the area.
At the village pier, a small passenger ferry operates to the beautiful island of Lismore (which can also be reached by a car ferry from Oban).
The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant was awarded
AA Seafish Pub of the Year for Scotland 2007.
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Places further south are described on my Oban
Page
Accommodation in and around Fort William / Lochaber
(Hotels, inns, B&Bs, guest houses, self catering cottages)
Hotels in Fort William
Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club
North Road
Fort William PH33 6TG
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Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club
Scottish Tourist Board 2 Stars.
Situated only a mile outside of Fort William
Guests have free access to the leisure facilities:
50 foot swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi.
Choice of 119 bedrooms.
All with private bathroom, TV, radio, telephone, tea/coffee
Executive rooms include 6-foot king size bed and great views
B&B prices from £45 per person.
Click here for online booking
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Imperial Hotel
Fraser Square
Fort William PH33 6DW
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Imperial Hotel
Town centre hotel with views over Loch Linnhe.
Award-winning seafood restaurant, and 2 bars.
Free car parking.
Choice of 33 bedrooms
all ensuite with TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee, etc.
Executive rooms also available.
B&B prices £40 per night per person.
Click here for online booking
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Alexandra Hotel
The Parade
Fort William PH33 6AZ
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Alexandra Hotel
Scottish Tourist Board 2 Star Hotel
Located in the centre of Fort William
Newly refurbished lounge & reception
Traditionally styled restaurant.
Free car parking.
Guests have free access to the Leisure Club
at the sister Ben Nevis Hotel (1 mile away).
Choice of 97 bedrooms
All with en-suite facilities, TV, telephone, radio, tea/coffee.
24 hour room service.
B&B prices from £54.50 per person.
Click here for online booking
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The Moorings Hotel
Banavie
Fort William PH33 7LX
Tel: +44 (0)1397 772 797
Email: reservations@moorings-fortwilliam.co.uk
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Moorings Hotel
Set alongside the Caledonian Canal at the famous Neptune’s Staircase.
Splendid panoramic views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor.
3 miles from Fort William town centre.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
AA 3 stars and 1 red rosette.
Guests can play a free round of golf at Fort William Golf Club.
28 individually decorated bedrooms all with ensuite bathroom,
telephone, satellite TV, hospitality tray, radio and hairdryer.
Superior rooms also include a spacious living area.
VCR with videos are provided available in family rooms.
Choice of smoking or non-smoking bedrooms.
Dogs welcome in some rooms.
Laundry service available.
Recently refurbished Jacobean Restaurant with
award-winning cuisine and a comprehensive wine list.
Bar meals are served in the lounge bar with
wood panelling & stained glass overlooking the Canal & Ben Nevis.
Cellar bar with nautical theme.
B&B prices from £43 per person.
Discounts for stays over 2 nights.
Special offers on Dinner, B&B.
Child rates. Online booking.
Dogs welcome by prior arrangement.
Open for Hogmanay
Facilities for weddings and meetings.
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Hotels in the Fort William area
(Glencoe, Ballachulish, etc.)
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Guy and Edward Daynes
The Clachaig Inn
Clachaig
Glencoe
Argyll PH49 4HX
Tel: +44 (0)1855 811252
Fax: +44 (0)1855 812030
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Clachaig Inn
Traditional, comfortable and inexpensive accommodation.
Situated in the heart of Glencoe, surrounded by mountains on all sides.
Renowned for its warm hospitality, excellent food
and extensive range of high quality cask ales.
Excellent base for outdoor activities such as hillwalking,
climbing, sailing, skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking.
Restaurant, 3 bars and a beer garden.
Food served throughout the day.
Packed lunches available.
Live music every Saturday night.
National Winner of 'Les Routiers' Real Ale Pub of The Year 2004.
Also featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide
and Trail Magazine's 'Best Outdoor Pub in the UK'.
23 ensuite bedrooms (single, double, twin, family)
all with TV and tea/coffee.
Traditional hearty Scottish breakfasts.
Member of the Scottish Tourist Board.
B&B prices from £36 - £44 per person.
Discounts for 3 or more nights. Child rates available.
Special offers sometimes available.
Beer festivals in February, May and October.
Credit cards accepted.
Open all year except Christmas.
Self catering also available
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Tailrace Inn
Riverside Road
Kinlochleven PA40 4QH
Tel: +44 (0)1855 831 777
Fax: +44 (0)1855 831 291
Email: tailrace@btconnect.com
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The Tailrace Inn
Situated in the scenic village of Kinlochleven
30 minutes drive from Fort William.
Ideal stopover for hikers on the West Highland Way.
Hill walking, fishing, canoeing nearby.
Bar with good food and traditional live entertainment.
6 ensuite rooms all with TV, DVD, hairdryer, midge screens on windows:
3 rooms with 1 double and 1 single bed,
2 double rooms,
1 family room with 2 single beds and a set of bunks.
B&B prices from £30 per person.
Single occupancy supplement. Child rates.
Online booking by credit card.
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The Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre
Ballachulish
near Fort William PH49 4HL
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Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre
Family-friendly informal hotel near Glencoe. 11 miles from Fort William.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Hotel. Choice of 57 ensuite bedrooms.
Free access to leisure centre facilities:
pool, sauna, steam room, turbo bath and exercise room.
Woodland Adventure Playground for children.
Watersports, golf and bike hire can be arranged for you.
Special rates available at nearby 9-hole golf course.
Discounts for guests on health and beauty treatments.
Luxury double rooms on the top floor have breathtaking views
over Loch Leven and the Islands, towards the Pap of Glencoe.
These rooms have king-size bed plus sitting area,
bathrobes, toiletries, candles, CD player, large TV, etc.
Standard and economy double/twin rooms also available.
Luxury family bedrooms sleep 4 with a king-size double bed
plus bunk beds in a separate childrens' area with additional TV.
Standard family bedrooms have a double bed or twin beds
plus bunkbeds in the same room.
Extras can be arranged including flowers, cakes,
chocolates, wine, aromatherapy massage, etc.
B&B prices from £52.50 per person.
Some bedrooms with disabled facilities.
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Ballachulish Hotel
Ballachulish
near Fort William PH49 4JY
Free access to leisure facilities at nearby hotel:
pool, sauna, steam room, turbo bath and exercise room.
Special rates available at nearby 9-hole golf course.
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Ballachulish Hotel
Traditional Highland hotel on Loch Linnhe near Glencoe.
18th century listed building with a turreted baronial style old wing
and a stylish new wing. 12 miles from Fort William.
Open log fires and excellent cuisine.
Restaurant with dinner menu which changes daily.
Cocktail bar. Amazing sunsets.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars. AA 3 Stars.
54 ensuite bedrooms (single, double, twin, family).
many with views overlooking the loch.
Choice of superior, standard or economy accommodation.
'Celebration Rooms' include CD, TV, ironing board, hairdryer,
Highland Pantry, luxury bathroom with bathrobes and toiletries.
Extras can be arranged including flowers, cakes,
chocolates, wine, aromatherapy massage, etc.
B&B prices from £42.50 per person.
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Alltshellach
North Ballachulish PH33 6SA
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Alltshellach
A former bishop's house offering country house accommodation
with lawned & wooded grounds leading down to the shores of Loch Leven.
Situated at the edge of North Ballachulish village.
13 miles from Fort William
Ideal for walking holidays.
Choice of 38 ensuite bedrooms
Facilities include 2 lounges, dining room,
and a popular Highland bar.
Indoor swimming pool & spa pool (new for 2008).
B&B prices from £29.50 per person.
Click here for online booking
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The Inn at Ardgour
Ardgour
Fort William PH33 7AA
Tel: +44 (0) 1855 841225
Fax: +44 (0) 1855 841214
Email:
theinn@ardgour.biz
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The Inn at Ardgour
Stunning lochside position looking across Loch Linnhe
towards Fort William and the mountains beyond.
Next to the Corran Ferry 9 miles from Fort William.
Easy access to Ardnamurchan and the Road to the Isles.
Glencoe 7 miles. Castle Tioram 30 miles.
Mull ferry 44 miles. Skye ferry 53 miles.
Walkers & Cyclists Welcome.
Family-run inn with traditional Highland welcome.
Voted 'Inn of The Year 2000, 2004 & 2006'
by customers of Discover Travel and Tours.
Recently modernised. Wi-fi access.
The oldest part of the Inn dates from 1746.
Cosy, intimate restaurant. Guest Lounge.
Bar with extensive choice of malt whiskies and its own library!
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars Small Hotel.
12 individually decorated ensuite bedrooms (double, twin, family)
with TV, tea-making facilities, hairdryer, central heating, etc.
All have stunning views of the mountains and Loch Linnhe.
Honeymoon suite with kingsize bed.
B&B prices from £30 per person.
Special offers often available.
Instant online booking.
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David & Sally Ruthven-Fox
Kilcamb Lodge Hotel
Strontian
Argyll PH36 4HY
Tel: +44 (0) 1967 402257
Fax: +44 (0) 1967 402041
Email: enquiries@kilcamblodge.co.uk
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Kilcamb Lodge Hotel
Situated on the shores of loch Sunart
in 22 acres of natural meadow and woodland
with much wildlife including otters and deer.
Spectacular loch and mountain views.
Country house hotel dating back to the 1700s
(one of oldest stone houses in Scotland)
Friendly, informal atmosphere. Ideal for romantic breaks.
Fort William 23 miles. Corran ferry 15 miles. Mull ferry 28 miles.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Member of Scotland's Hotels of Distinction.
AA 3 Red Stars 'Inspectors Choice Hotel' 2003/4/5/6/7.
Highly Commended in the 2006 awards for
Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year.
Scottish Hotel Bedroom Design Gold Medal
in the HotelReviewScotland 2007 awards.
Drawing room and lounge bar with log fires.
Candle-lit romantic dining room. AA 2 red rosettes.
Dining and hospitality awards from HotelReviewScotland.
Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
Private moorings on the loch for yacht owners.
11 luxury ensuite bedrooms and suites
most with loch and mountain views.
B&B prices from £65 per person.
Dinner: £48 per person.
Frequent special offers.
Instant online booking.
Dogs welcome (extra charge).
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Maurice and Sandra Vallely
Stronlossit Hotel
Roy Bridge PH31 4AG
Tel: +44 (0)1397 712253
Fax: +44 (0)1397 712641
Email: stay@stronlossit.co.uk
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Stronlossit Inn
On the A86 road between Spean Bridge & Newtonmore.
Fort William 12 miles. Loch Ness 27 miles
Aviemore 28 miles.
Near Roy Bridge Station on the scenic West Highland Line.
Family run hotel. Log fires. Country cosiness.
Experience true 'Scottishness' & traditional Highland hospitality.
Stunning views from every window.
Located within Glen Roy Nature Reserve
overlooked by the Nevis Range of mountains.
Restaurant & Bar. Ceilidh nights featuring local musicians.
Renowned in the local area for superb food.
Afternoon Tea, Sandwiches, Picnic Lunches served until 3pm.
Packed lunches available.
10 ensuite bedrooms (single, double, twin) with TV, hairdryer, etc.
B&B prices from £42.50 - £44.50 per person.
Special offers sometimes available.
Sorry no children. No pets. No smoking.
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Contact:
Donald MacCallum
Glengarry Castle Hotel
Invergarry PH35 4HW
Tel: +44(0)1809 501254
Fax: +44(0)1809 501207
Email: castle@glengarry.net
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Glengarry Castle Hotel
Victorian country house hotel.
Personally run by the McCallum family for 50 years.
Great comfort in a friendly & relaxing atmosphere.
Oil paintings, log fires, pine panelling.
Afternoon tea served 2pm - 5pm.
Set in 60 acres of grounds on the shores of Loch Oich.
7 miles south of Loch Ness & Fort Augustus.
Between Fort William (25 miles) & Inverness (40 miles).
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
AA 3 Stars & 1 Rosette.
Highly recommended cuisine.
26 bedrooms: 14 double, 8 twin, 2 single, 2 family.
All with ensuite bath/shower room, digital TV,
telephone, radio, hairdryer, tea/coffee, etc.
Deluxe bedrooms available with four poster & loch views.
All rooms are individually furnished.
Free WiFi access.
B&B from £45 - £80 per person
Dinner, B&B from £70 - £105 per person.
Discounts on D,B&B stays over 2 nights.
Single supplement. Child rates.
Reduced rates off season.
Open mid March - mid November.
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B&B and Guest House Accommodation
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Mieke & Bert Bindels
Lochan Cottage Guest House
Lochyside
Fort William PH33 7NX
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1397 702 695
Email: Lochanco@btopenworld.com
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Lochan Cottage Guest House
Only 2 miles from Fort William town centre
Views of Ben Nevis. One acre of gardens with much wildlife.
Very friendly home with relaxed atmosphere. Dutch spoken.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. AA 4 Stars.
Welcome Host award.
5 comfortable double rooms with king size bed & 1 twin room.
All ensuite with colour TV, hairdryer, clock/radio,
hospitality tray, cotton balls, tissues, central heating.
Most have views of the garden or mountains.
Recently refurbished to a high and modern standard.
No children. No smoking.
Cosy residents' lounge.
Choice of breakfast menus from traditional cooked breakfast
with local Scottish specialities to vegetarian options
and lighter Continental-style choices.
B&B prices from £24 - £31 per person.
Frequent special offers.
Online booking by credit card.
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Jim & Susan Smith
Lawriestone Guest House
Achintore Road
Fort William PH33 6RQ
Tel/Fax: 01397 700777
Email: susan@lawriestone.co.uk
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Lawriestone Guest House
Fine Victorian town house with many original features.
5 minutes walk from the town centre.
Garden overlooking Loch Linnhe and hills.
High quality furnishing and fittings.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Recommended by the 'Which? Good B&B Guide'
4 ensuite bedrooms (1 twin and 3 double)
with TV, hairdryer, etc. No smoking.
Vegetarians and vegans welcome.
B&B prices: £30 - £40 per person
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Norman and Jillian Clark
Kilmalyn
Corpach
Fort William PH33 7JS
Tel: +44 (0)1397 772210
Email: info@kilmalyn.co.uk
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Kilmalyn Guest House
Former Church of Scotland manse built in 1818.
Restored and renovated to a high standard.
High quality accommodation and a warm Highland welcome.
Located in the peaceful village of Corpach.
Overlooking Loch Eil, with views of Ben Nevis
and the Ardgour hills.
10 minutes drive from Fort William.
Choice of 3 bedrooms all with hairdryer,
Freeview digital TV, tea/coffee,
underfloor heating and toiletries.
Bedroom 1 - king sized 4-poster bed and a sofa bed
(for use as a double, twin or a family room)
ensuite bathroom with twin sinks and a roll top bath.
This room has an open fire which can be lit on request.
Bedroom 2 - decorated in a French style
with king sized bed & shower room.
Bedroom 3 - ground floor room with king sized bed
and luxury ensuite wet room with both bath and shower.
B&B prices from £35 per person.
Open all year.
Credit cards accepted.
No smoking. No pets.
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Allt-nan-Ros
Onich
Fort William PH33 6RY
Tel: +44 (0) 1855 821210
Fax: +44 (0) 1855 821462
Email: info@allt-nan-ros.co.uk
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Allt-nan-Ros
Originally built as a Victorian country house on the shores of Loch Linnhe.
Large guest house in a spectacular setting with views
across the loch to the hills of Appin, Ardgour and Morvern.
Situated 11 miles south of Fort William.
Ballachulish Bridge 2 miles. Glencoe 5 miles.
Convenient for touring (by the A82 road).
Ideal location for walking, golf, outdoor activities, etc.
The coffee lounge (overlooking the loch)
serves speciality teas, coffees & homebaking all day.
Home-cooked evening meals available from 7 - 9.30pm.
Choice of 15 well appointed bedrooms.
All with quality furnishings, private bathroom/shower,
central heating, TV, radio, tea/coffee making facilities.
Several loch view rooms, including one with a romantic 4-poster bed.
4 ground floor rooms are suitable for disabled guests.
B&B prices £70 - £100 per room (based on 2 sharing).
Open all year (except December and January)
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Toby & Bev Richardson
Mansefield House
Corpach
Fort William PH33 7LT
Tel: +44 (0)1397 77 22 62
Email: mansefield@btinternet.com
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Mansefield Guest House
Historic house set in mature gardens with mountain & loch views.
In Corpach, just 4 miles (7 minutes drive) from Fort William.
Specialises in comfort, relaxation and good food.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
AA 4 Stars. Welcome Host award.
Variety of 6 rooms for single, double, twin, family occupancy.
All en suite or private facilities
with TV, complimentary toiletries, tea/coffee, etc.
Victorian style guest lounge with log fire.
No Smoking. No children under 12.
Email access available.
Optional evening meals:
2 or 3 courses for £13.50 - £15.50 per person.
B&B prices from £25 per person.
Special off-season breaks: 3 nights for £70.
Discount for stays of 7 or more nights.
Credit cards accepted.
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Sandra and Allan Henderson
The Gantocks B&B
Achintore Road
Fort William PH33 6RN
Tel: +44 (0)1397 702050
Email: thegantocks@hotmail.co.uk
Self catering also available.
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The Gantocks B&B
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
A luxurious bijou B&B with unrestricted views
across Loch Linnhe to the Ardgour hills.
Just 15 minutes walk along the shore to the town centre.
Personally run and newly refurbished.
The owners have a wealth of local knowledge
after many years in the hospitality trade.
Ideal base for outdoor activities or touring.
Choice of 3 individually designed deluxe bedrooms.
All with 6 feet wide super king beds, TV,
VCR, DVD, radio, hairdryer and many little extras.
Ensuite facilities include either a bath tub or spa bath,
plus separate power shower and fluffy towels.
Wireless broadband access.
Free off road parking.
Breakfast room with loch views and home-cooked meals.
B&B prices £40 - £45 per person (2 sharing).
Sorry no children under 12.
No smoking.
Credit cards accepted.
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Sine Ross
Seangan
Muirshearlich
Banavie
Fort William PH33 7PB
Tel: +44(0)1397 773 228
Email: sine.seangan@hotmail.com
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Seangan Croft B&B
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Traditional croft with chickens, sheep and Highland cattle.
Located 5 miles north of Fort William.
Spectacular views towards Ben Nevis. Large garden.
Surrounded by open countryside, woodland, hills and moorland.
Take a stroll along the banks of the Caledonian Canal
and the nearby Great Glen Way.
Ideal base for touring or enjoying local outdoor activities.
Easy access to the A82 and the A807 (Road to the Isles).
Accommodation: 2 double bedrooms & 1 twin.
All with ensuite facilities, TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee, etc.
No smoking. Vegetarian welcome.
Gaelic spoken.
Cyclists and Walkers welcome. Storage for bikes.
Breakfast can include free range eggs, haggis or venison sausage.
B&B prices: £25 - £28 per person.
Open all year.
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Hugh & Catherine MacPherson
Glenlochy Guest House
Nevis Bridge
Fort William PH33 6PF
Tel: +44 (0)1397 702909
Email: info@glenlochyguesthouse.co.uk
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Glenlochy Guest House
Set in extensive grounds on the banks of the River Nevis.
Only half a mile north of the town centre (10 minutes walk).
The famous West Highland Way walk officially ends in the grounds.
Guests are welcome to relax in the well kept gardens.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Guest House. AA 3 Stars.
12 bedrooms: 3 twin, 7 double, 2 family
11 rooms with ensuite bathroom & 1 room with private bathroom.
All bedrooms have TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee, etc.
Access to all rooms at all times. Cleanliness guaranteed.
Cheery staff can advise you on dining out and sightseeing.
No smoking. Private parking.
Pets accepted by prior arrangement.
Packed lunches are available.
B&B prices from £28 - £38 per person.
Credit cards accepted.
Reductions for 3 night stays in low season.
Special Offer in January, February, March & November:
1 night free if you stay 3 nights or more.
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Christine and Willie MacDonald
Ashburn House
Achintore Road
Fort William PH33 6RQ
Tel: +44 (0)1397 706000
Fax: +44 (0)1397 702024
Email:
ashburn@highland5star.co.uk
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Ashburn House
Deluxe accommodation in elegant Victorian villa
with spectacular views overlooking Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Hills.
Quiet, peaceful location.
5 minutes walk from Fort William town centre.
High standard of luxury accommodation. AA 5 Red Diamonds.
Genuine Highland hospitality and traditional home cooking.
Breakfast includes scones baked daily in the Aga oven.
Choice of 7 ensuite bedrooms:
4 double (with 6 feet wide super king-size beds) & 3 single.
All with TV, radio, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities.
Sunny conservatory lounge.
Magnificent barley twist pine staircase.
B&B prices: £40 - £50 per person.
Special weekly rates: £210 - £315 per person.
Credit cards accepted. Online booking.
No smoking. Ample parking
No children under 12.
Chauffeur-driven sightseeing tours can be arranged if required.
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Denise Kirk
Lochview House
Heathercroft
Argyll Road
Fort William PH33 6RE
Tel: +44(0)1397 703149
Email: info@lochview.co.uk
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Lochview House B&B
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Situated on the hillside in a quiet location above the town.
Surrounded by a large mature garden.
Panoramic views over Loch Linnhe.
10 minutes walk from Fort William town centre.
6 ensuite bedrooms all with TV, tea/coffee making facilities.
4 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single.
2 rooms have views of Loch Linnhe.
Free wireless Broadband Internet access.
B&B prices from £30 per person (twin/double)
and from £38 per person (single).
Open Easter to September.
No smoking. Private off street parking.
Self catering apartments also available.
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Tom and Sheana Fraser
Voringfoss
5 Stirling Place
Fort William PH33 6UW
Tel: +44 (0)1397 704062
Email: info@voringfoss.co.uk
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Voringfoss B&B
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Located just 1 mile from Fort William town centre.
With views across to the hills of Ardgour.
Highland hospitality at its best.
Your hosts have 20 years experience in B&B
and have extensive local knowledge.
Walkers and Cyclists Welcome.
3 ensuite bedrooms: 2 double, 1 twin
all with tea/coffee, hairdryer and toiletries.
TV lounge for guests.
B&B prices from £25 - £35 per person (twin/double)
Credit cards accepted.
No smoking. No children under 5.
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Kenny Clark
Beechwood
Ashburn Lane
Fort William PH33 6RH
Tel: +44 (0)1397 703507
Email: info@stayatbeechwood.co.uk
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Beechwood
10 minutes walk along the loch side
from Fort William High Street.
2 ensuite bedrooms with TV, hairdryer, etc.
1 double bedroom overlooking the garden,
with luxury en-suite shower room.
1 luxury king-sized double bedroom
(which can be converted to 2 single beds if required)
with en-suite bathroom with corner bath.
B&B prices: £25 per person
No smoking.
Ideal for winter ski-ing. Ski hire & lift passes can be arranged.
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Michael & Maxean Dunham
Mayfield Bed & Breakfast
Happy Valley
Torlundy
Fort William PH33 6SN
Tel: +44(0)1397 703320
Email: mayfield@torlundy.co.uk
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Mayfield Bed & Breakfast
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star B&B.
Set in half an acre of landscaped gardens.
Situated in the quiet rural village of Torlundy.
Only half a mile from the start of one of the main routes up Ben Nevis.
3 miles from the centre of Fort William.
Limited bus service to/from Fort William (guests without a car
may need to use taxis or walk).
Choice of 3 bedrooms all with
TV, hairdryer, radio alarm clock, tea/coffee.
1 double/twin room with ensuite shower room.
1 double room with ensuite shower room.
1 single room with private bathroom.
Dining room with view of Ben Nevis through patio doors.
Guests have use of a computer with broadband Internet access (free).
CDs can be supplied for copying digital camera memory cards.
B&B prices from £25 - £30 (2 sharing).
Single from £27.50 - £30.
Credit cards accepted.
Open 1 February - 30 November.
No smoking. No pets. No children under 10.
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David Wilson & Charlotte Wright
The Old Manse
Achintore Road
Fort William PH33 6RQ
Tel: +44(0)1397 701806
Email: info@limetreefortwilliam.co.uk
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The Lime Tree
This unique B&B is an 'Art Gallery with Rooms’
in a 19th century former church manse overlooking Loch Linnhe.
Only a 3 minute walk from the centre of Fort William.
Recommended by The Lonely Planet Guide & Frommers.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Completely refurbished in 2006.
Unique art gallery showing local artists and national collections.
New restaurant with Michelin star chef offering lunch and dinner.
Lochside garden sun deck.
Choice of 9 ensuite bedrooms
(many with views of the sea and the hill beyond).
Each room is individually styled and furnished.
B&B prices from £40 per person (2 sharing).
Single occupancy supplement.
No room charge for children under 11 (breakfast £5).
Credit cards accepted.
Gaelic spoken. No smoking.
Walkers and cyclists welcome.
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Miss. J. C. MacPhee
Tangusdale - Corpach
Fort William PH33 7LT
Tel: +44 (0)1397 77 25 91
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Tangusdale B&B
Located in Corpach, 4 miles outside Fort William
on the Road to the Isles.
Spectacular views of Ben Nevis & Great Glen mountains.
Warm welcome. Gaelic spoken.
Recommended in the Cadogan 'Scotland' guide book.
1 double room (ensuite)
1 double/triple (standard) can be used as twin
B&B prices from £20 per person
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Teresa & Philippe de Billot
The Braes Guest House
Spean Bridge PH34 4EU
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1397 712437
Email: enquiry@thebraes.co.uk
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The Braes Guest House
Set in peaceful gardens on the edge of Spean Bridge
with panoramic views towards the Nevis Range & the Grey Corries.
Hearty home-cooked food and genuine hospitality.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Guest House.
10 miles from Fort William.
Ideal touring basis - Skye, Glencoe, Oban, The Road to the Isles,
Inverness, Speyside & the Cairngorms all less than 2 hours away.
Walkers and Cyclists Welcome.
Drying facilities. Lock-up storage for bicycles.
For walkers, a pick-up service from Spean Bridge railway station
or from Gairlochy (on the Great Glen Way) can be provided
with prior arrangement.
Packed lunches on request.
6 bedrooms (4 double, 1 single room, 1 twin).
All with en-suite facilities or private bathroom.
Lounge with TV, books, magazines, board games
No smoking. No pets.
Varied breakfast selections - including the option of a
vegetarian full cooked breakfast. Fresh baked bread.
Optional home-cooked evening meals
with a choice of 1, 2 or 3 courses.
Vegetarian options always available.
Special diets catered for by prior arrangement.
B&B prices £28.50 - £35 per person.
Check website for current special offers.
Christmas & New Year packages available.
Credit cards accepted.
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Patricia & Peter Wilkinson
Treetops
Badabrie
Banavie
Fort William PH33 7LX
Tel: +44 (0) 1397 772 496
Email: stay@treetops-fortwilliam.co.uk
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Treetops
Newly built property finished to very high standards.
The house is surrounded by mature pine trees.
and situated on an elevated site with stunning panoramic views
including Loch Linnhe, Ben Nevis and Aonach Mhor.
10 minutes walk from the famous Neptunes Staircase
on the Caledonian Canal.
3 miles outside Fort William.
High quality accommodation in 3 bedrooms:
Master double bedroom with jacuzzi bath
and spacious private enclosed balcony.
1 large family bedroom (1 double & 2 single beds)
with superb views from the large windows.
1 spacious double room.
All with ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee and excellent views.
B&B prices from £25 - £35 per person.
Full Scottish breakfast. No smoking.
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Rose Sliwinski
Westhaven
Achintore Road
Fort William PH33 6RW
Tel: +44 (0)1397 705 500
Email: westhaven888@hotmail.co.uk
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Westhaven
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star B&B.
Set on the shores of Loch Linnhe
with stunning views of the Ardgour Hills.
Only a few minutes drive from Fort William town centre.
Dining room overlooking the loch.
Extensive breakfast menu. Special diets catered for.
Free bottle of wine per room for stays of 4 nights or more.
Laundry and drying facilities for guests staying 3 days or more.
Secure garage to store bicycles, motor bikes, golf clubs, skis, etc.
Packed lunch available.
Choice of 5 bedrooms attractively furnished.
All with loch views, TV, hairdryer, bathrobes, fresh flowers,
toiletries, hospitality tray, radio alarm clock.
4 ensuite rooms (double / twin / family)
and 1 small double/single with private bathroom.
B&B prices from £25 - £38 per person.
No children under 12.
No smoking. No pets. Open all year.
Payment by debit cards accepted.
Online booking available.
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Ian and Val MacDonald
Quaich Cottage
Upper Banavie
Fort William PH33 7PB
Tel: 01397 772799
Email: macdonaldquaichcottage@hotmail.com
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Quaich Cottage B&B
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star B&B.
Great views over the Caledonian Canal and Great Glen
to Ben Nevis and Nevis Range Ski centre.
4 miles outside Fort William.
Just a short walk to the Caledonian Canal.
Friendly hosts will advise on places to visit.
Renowned for a warm welcome.
Many guests return year after year.
3 ensuite bedrooms with breathtaking views:
1 twin bedroom (2 single beds)
1 double bedroom (kingsize double bed)
1 bedroom sleeping three (1 double bed & 1 single bed)
All with TV, radio, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities.
Central heating. No smoking throughout.
Log fire in the lounge in the winter.
Wide range of breakfast selections including venison sausages.
Vegetarian options.
B&B prices from £25 per person.
Single occupancy: £35.
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Florence & Adam Robertson
Burntree House
Lochview Drive
Lochview Estate
Upper Achintore
Fort Willliam PH33 6UP
Tel: +44 (0) 1397 701735
Email: info@stayfortwilliam.co.uk
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Burntree House
Luxury B&B accommodation in newly built house.
Set in an exclusive & peaceful residential area of Fort William
within walking distance of the town centre.
Exhilarating views of Loch Linnhe.
Choice of 2 double bedrooms
and 1 family room (sleeping up to 5).
Decorated to very high standards.
Each bedrom has its own en-suite bath & power shower.
All bedrooms have kingsize beds, TV, hairdryer, clock radio,
tea/coffee, iron & board, complimentary toiletries.
Special diets catered for.
Packed lunches on request.
Travel cot provided if required.
Children welcome.
No pets. No smoking.
B&B prices £25 - £35 per person (2 sharing).
Family room from £70 for the room.
Single from £35.
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Rob & Pat Kiff
Tornevis
Banavie
Fort William PH33 7LX
Tel: +44 (0)1397 772868
Email: tornevis@fsmail.net
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Tornevis
High standard of luxury accommodation.
Panoramic views of the Ben Nevis range & Glen Nevis.
Peaceful location 500 metres from the Caledonian Canal.
Only 3 miles from Fort William town centre.
3 bedrooms all stylishly furnished and extremely well equipped.
Each bedroom has luxurious ensuite facilities, TV,
hairdryer, plus tea/coffee making facilities.
Dining room with excellent views of Ben Nevis
and the Nevis Range of mountains.
B&B prices: £35 - £40 per person.
No children under 12. No smoking. No pets.
Open April - October.
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Jon & Joan Fleming
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem
Invergarry PH35 4HG
Tel/Fax: +44(0)1809 501226
Email: enquiries@ardgarryfarm.co.uk
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Ardgarry Farm B&B
Welcoming family-run B&B surrounded by mountains & forests.
In an area full of wildlife (deer pine marten, wildcat, birds).
Set on a small working farm with friendly animals.
On the edge of Invergarry village (visitor centre, places to eat out, etc.).
Fort William 25 miles. Inverness 40 miles.
7 miles from Fort Augustus & Loch Ness.
Ideal base for walking, cycling, fishing, golf, shooting,
pony trekking, sailing, canoeing and watersports.
Close to the Great Glen Way/Cycle Trail.
Just 10 minutes walk from Glengarry forest
(walks, white water rafting and kayaking).
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star B&B.
Choice of 2 ensuite bedrooms:
1 ensuite double bedroom in the farmhouse
(private entrance, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV).
1 ensuite twin bedroom with tea/coffee & satellite TV
in the Annexe adjacent to the farmhouse.
Guest lounge in the farmhouse with TV.
Laundry, drying room for walkers and cyclists.
Mountain bikes available for hire.
B&B prices: £25 - £28 per person.
No children. No pets.
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Willie & Rosalyn MacDonald
'Tigh na Drochaid'
Nevis Bridge
Glen Nevis
Fort William PH33 6PF
Tel: +44(0)1397 704177
Mobile: 07788 585 850
Email: glennevisbb@onetel.com
Self catering apartment also available
sleeping 2 - 4 people.
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Tigh na Drochaid
Brand new architect-designed house in Glen Nevis.
Only 10 minutes walk from Fort William town centre.
Just 100 metres from the end of The West Highland Way.
Less than a mile from Ben Nevis.
Ideal for touring or outdoor activities.
Family home offering superb Scottish hospitality.
2 bedrooms: 1 double/family & 1 twin.
Both with Sky TV, DVD and CD player,
hairdryer, clock radio alarm and tea/coffee.
Families with children are welcome.
Ramp for disabled access to the house.
Off road parking available.
B&B prices from £27.50 per person per night.
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Heatherbank Bed & Breakfast
Upper Scotstown
Strontian PH36 4JB
Telephone +44 (0) 1967 402201
Email: info@soraya.co.uk
Self catering options also available.
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Heatherbank B&B
Spacious modern home with panoramic views
to the Ardgour hills and Loch Sunart.
Remote and peaceful location.
Ideal for walking, wildlife watching, touring or just relaxing.
Situated 15 miles from the Corran ferry
(which is 10 miles south of Fort William).
Vegetarians welcome.
Organic foodstuffs are used where possible.
Watercolour gallery by resident artist Martin Conway.
Also a selection of crystals, books, moisturisers, incense, etc.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Choice of 7 bedrooms:
single/twin/double/triple room
some ensuite, some with shared bathroom
Rooms have TV, hairdryer, toiletries, welcome tray,
iron & board, anti allergy bedding, etc.
B&B prices from £30 per person.
Child rates available.
Payments by Paypal accepted.
No smoking. No pets.
Evening meals available.
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Jimmy and Hilary McFadyen
Bealach Country House
Salachan Glen
Duror of Appin
Argyll PA38 4BW
Telephone: +44 (0)1631 740 298
Email: info@bealach-house.co.uk
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Bealach Country House
Luxury accommodation and excellent food.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. AA 5 Stars.
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