Scotland: Fort William
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Fort William is, now, after Inverness became a city, the largest town in the Highlands of Scotland. It is an extremely popular coastal resort with something of a difference, most people visit the town to enjoy the area around the town rather than within it. One of the most popular attractions in the vicinity is Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the British Isles.
Found at the far end of the Great Glen, with Inverness at the other, Fort William sits in a stunning position on Loch Linnhe with Ben Nevis towering above. Walking around the town you very quickly realise that it is an extremely busy hillwalking, climbing and mountain biking centre. Along the High Street you will find various shops selling clothing and equipment for these sports along with an unusually high number of shops selling tourist items such as tins of shortbread, kilts, tea towels and other such items as well as some very high quality items such as locally produce jewellery and art.
Many people visit Fort William simply to stock up on supplies as the town has a number of amenities not found until you reach Inverness. While the supermarket is great for food and everyday items it is well worth taking the time to look around the town which actually has a number of saving graces. While much of the character of Fort William was destroyed by development in the 1950s and the actual "Fort William" was demolished to make way for the train station the local council has been working hard to correct some of this damage and in recent years there has been a marked improvement. However the seafront is still something of a problem and though some solutions have been suggested it will be a long time before the town receives the glorious seafront it merits.
In recent years Fort William has become famous for something completely new. For years now the spectacular local scenery has featured in many movies including Highlander and Braveheart but the phenomenon that is Harry Potter brings more to the area than any other film. The reason for this is that the Jacobite Steam Train, the one used in the movie, can be seen at Fort William and many take the day trip to Mallaig simply to take a ride on it. Fans will also want to visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct about 17 miles away.
Top Things To See & Do In Fort William
Ride The Jacobite Steam Train
Visit The Glenfinnan Viaduct
Becoming known as "Harry Potter Bridge".
Reach The Summit Of Ben Nevis
The highest mountain in the UK
Attend The Fort William Mountain Film Festival
Attend The Scottish Six Day Motorcycle Trial
Visit Glen Coe
Visit Ocean Frontier
Visit The West Highland Museum
Visit The Snowgoose Mountain Centre
Walk the Great Glen week.
Getting To Fort William
Getting to Fort William is relatively easy but please be aware that the nearest airport is at Inverness. Traveling by train is most probably the most pleasant mode and the West Highland Railway is one of the most beautiful in the United Kingdom.
| Nearest Railway Stations | Nearest Car Parks | Nearest Airports |
| High St | Beside the loch at the south end of town | Inverness |
| Behind the tourist office just off the High St. | ||
Hotels In Fort William
The cheap hotels in Fort William are found at the top of this list:
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Chase The Wild Goose Hostel
Rooms from: £16 |
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Cruachan Hotel
Rooms from: £30 |
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Alexandra Hotel
Rooms from: £35 |
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Bank Street Lodge
Rooms from: £35 |
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Croit Anna Hotel
Rooms from: £38 |
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Campfield House
Rooms from: £40 |
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Westhaven Bed and Breakfast
Rooms from: £40 |
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Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club
Rooms from: £45 |
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Ashburn Guest House
Rooms from: £49 |
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Moorings Hotel
Rooms from: £59 |
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The Best Western Imperial Hotel
Rooms from: £62 |
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Premier Inn Fort William
Rooms from: £63 |
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6 Caberfeidh
Rooms from: £70 |
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Laurel Bank
Rooms from: £70 |
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Aros Ard Bed & Breakfast
Rooms from: £73 |
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Glentower Lower Observatory
Rooms from: £75 |
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Onich Hotel 8.7 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £35 |
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Stewart Hotel 14 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £35 |
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Inchree Chalets 8 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £39 |
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Fern Villa Guest House 9.6 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £44 |
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Inn at Ardgour 8.1 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £45 |
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Alltshellach 8.7 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £49 |
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The Ballachulish Hotel - A Folio Hotel 9.2 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £57 |
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The Isles of Glencoe Hotel - A Folio Hotel 9.3 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £57 |
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Spean Bridge Hotel 9 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £58 |
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MacDonald Hotel 8.7 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £64 |
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Letterfinlay Lodge Hotel 14.2 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £65 |
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The Tailrace Inn 8.9 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £65 |
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Distant Hills Guest House 9.3 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £74 |
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Glenspean Lodge Hotel & Restaurant 11.2 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £75 |
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Hollytree Hotel, Seafood Restaurant and Leisure Centre 9.9 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £75 |
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The Stronlossit Inn 11.6 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £75 |
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Birchbrae Lodges 7.8 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £90 |
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Allt-Nan-Ros Hotel 8.6 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £85 |
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Prince's House Hotel 13.4 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £150 |
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