Scotland: Glenfinnan
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Glenfinnan is most well known for it's Bonnie Prince Charlie connections, being home to the Glenfinnan Monument, the Glenfinnan Viaduct and, in more recent years, Hogwarts' Express (The Jacobite steam train).
Unless you knew about the village of Glenfinnan you could be forgiven for driving through it as it is something of a rambling village which stretches along the A830 between Fort William and Mallaig. You may well notice a few pretty buildings but unless you stop and take a good look around you will miss some of the most amazing views in this part of Scotland.
As well as the suggestions given below there are plenty of things to see and do in the area around Glenfinnan. Loch Shiel is the most obvious attraction as it is huge but to get the best views you need to take one of the side roads down to the Loch, drive to the Glenfinnan Monument or head for the superb Gothic St Mary & St Finnan Church.
If you like mountain biking then you will love this village and you will also find that a few cycling routes pass through the village. Highly popular with walkers and ramblers Glenfinnan also caters for visitors who enjoy the game of golf, well, not really, but the excellent 9 hole course at Traigh is only three quarters of an hour away, there's another 9 hole at Spean Bridge and a full 18 hole golf course at Fort William - which helps make the village superb for golfers.
Top Things To See & Do In Glenfinnan
Visit the Glenfinnan Monument
Built in 1815 to commemorate the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion
Visit The Glenfinnan Viaduct
Becoming known as "Harry Potter Bridge".
Visit St Mary & St Finnan Church
Consecrated in 1873 this Gothic church has fantastic views across Loch Shiel
Visit the Station Museum at Glenfinnan Railways Station
An interesting museum in a superb Grade II listed building with a dining car café outside
Take A ride on the Jacobite Steam train
Another must for Harry Potter fans, this is the train that is used in the films
Visit Fort William, Inverness, the Isle of Mull, Oban etc.
Glenfinnan really is a great place to stay while touring the Scottish Highlands
Getting To Glenfinnan
Getting to Glenfinnan is extremely easy just follow the A830 from Fort William and it is found roughly half way to Mallaig. Alternatively you can catch the train from Fort William.
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| Glenfinnan Railway Station | Glenfinnan Railway Station | Inverness |
Hotels In Glenfinnan
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Prince's House Hotel 13.4 miles from Fort William Rooms from: £150 |
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| See also: Fort William Hotels |
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A guide to Glenfinnan from Virtual Scotland
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