Guidebook for Fort William
Food Scene
Crannog Seafood Restaurant
Fresh fish served daily on the shores of Loch Linnhe.
Fantastic food at cheap prices and good beer. Traditional live music on Thursday nights.
43 locals recommend
The Grog & Gruel
66 High StFantastic food at cheap prices and good beer. Traditional live music on Thursday nights.
Friendly, excellent pub grub. Short walk from the house along the canal.
36 locals recommend
The Lochy
230 Kilmallie RdFriendly, excellent pub grub. Short walk from the house along the canal.
Restaurant and Bar. Cheap food and drinks. Excellent Gin and cocktail selection. Cheap beer.
24 locals recommend
The Great Glen
104 High StRestaurant and Bar. Cheap food and drinks. Excellent Gin and cocktail selection. Cheap beer.
Popular with walkers, mountaineers and locals alike, the Ben Nevis Inn is found at the start of the Ben Nevis mountain path and close to the end of the famous West Highland Way in Fort William, with fabulous views over Glen Nevis.
The Ben Nevis Inn is open 7 days a week from 24th March 2015 until late October, from 12 noon until 11pm serving food all day til 9pm.
Live music on Tuesday nights.
86 locals recommend
Ben Nevis Inn & Bunkhouse
Achintee RoadPopular with walkers, mountaineers and locals alike, the Ben Nevis Inn is found at the start of the Ben Nevis mountain path and close to the end of the famous West Highland Way in Fort William, with fabulous views over Glen Nevis.
The Ben Nevis Inn is open 7 days a week from 24th March 2015 until late October, from 12 noon until 11pm serving food all day til 9pm.
Live music on Tuesday nights.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Volunteer Arms
47 High StLively place on a Friday and Saturday night. Karaoke and disco, open till two am.
Bar with live music at the weekend. Shows some football and rugby matches.
14 locals recommend
The Crofter Bar and Restaurant
11 High StBar with live music at the weekend. Shows some football and rugby matches.
Sightseeing
Neptune's Staircase (grid reference NN113769) is a staircase lock comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock in Britain. The system was originally hand-powered but has been converted to hydraulic operation.
Neptunes staircase offers lovely walks with breath taking views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor.
53 locals recommend
Neptune's Staircase
Neptune's Staircase (grid reference NN113769) is a staircase lock comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock in Britain. The system was originally hand-powered but has been converted to hydraulic operation.
Neptunes staircase offers lovely walks with breath taking views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor.
Beautiful walk through a gorge to steall falls. A very cool wire bridge is at the other end.
58 locals recommend
Steall Waterfall
Old Military RdBeautiful walk through a gorge to steall falls. A very cool wire bridge is at the other end.
The Commando Memorial is a Category A listed monument in the United Kingdom, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge village, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it has become one of the United Kingdom's best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr.
38 locals recommend
Commando Memorial
The Commando Memorial is a Category A listed monument in the United Kingdom, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge village, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it has become one of the United Kingdom's best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr.
Glenfinnan Viaduct is a railway viaduct on the West Highland Line in Glenfinnan, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. Located at the top of Loch Shiel in the West Highlands of Scotland, the viaduct overlooks the Glenfinnan Monument and the waters of Loch Shiel. The viaduct features in the Harry Potter films.
131 locals recommend
Glenfinnan Viaduct View Point
A830 RdGlenfinnan Viaduct is a railway viaduct on the West Highland Line in Glenfinnan, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. Located at the top of Loch Shiel in the West Highlands of Scotland, the viaduct overlooks the Glenfinnan Monument and the waters of Loch Shiel. The viaduct features in the Harry Potter films.
Let Britain's only mountain gondola transport you to 650m on the slopes of Aonach Mor. Meander along the mountain trails to the panoramic viewpoints, then relax in the restaurant & bar with breathtaking views. In summer, visit our Mountain Discovery Centre.
The following website has more information.
http://www.nevisrange.co.uk/
139 locals recommend
Nevis Range Mountain Resort
Let Britain's only mountain gondola transport you to 650m on the slopes of Aonach Mor. Meander along the mountain trails to the panoramic viewpoints, then relax in the restaurant & bar with breathtaking views. In summer, visit our Mountain Discovery Centre.
The following website has more information.
http://www.nevisrange.co.uk/
One of Scotland’s famous castles
When visiting the Fort William area do stop off to look around Old Inverlochy Castle. Although now a ruin this was one of the most important castles in Scottish history and has been the backdrop for two major historical events, the first and second battles of Inverlochy.
The moat that surrounded the castle has long gone but the location at the western end of theGreat Glen and natural defensive postion against the River Lochy gave Inverlochy castle a superior advantage. The old Military Road built by General Wade passed right by the castle and can still be followed back in to Fort William.
40 locals recommend
Old Inverlochy Castle
One of Scotland’s famous castles
When visiting the Fort William area do stop off to look around Old Inverlochy Castle. Although now a ruin this was one of the most important castles in Scottish history and has been the backdrop for two major historical events, the first and second battles of Inverlochy.
The moat that surrounded the castle has long gone but the location at the western end of theGreat Glen and natural defensive postion against the River Lochy gave Inverlochy castle a superior advantage. The old Military Road built by General Wade passed right by the castle and can still be followed back in to Fort William.
When you are visiting Fort William, come on in for a guided tour around our 178 year old whisky distillery, meet a giant of a man, Hector McDram, visit our whisky shop and restaurant then 'take a dram' with us and savour the Uisge beatha - the water of life.
50 locals recommend
Ben Nevis Distillery
When you are visiting Fort William, come on in for a guided tour around our 178 year old whisky distillery, meet a giant of a man, Hector McDram, visit our whisky shop and restaurant then 'take a dram' with us and savour the Uisge beatha - the water of life.
Parks & Nature
Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
Glen NevisLots of forestry walks.
Hike Ben Nevis and experience amazing views from the top! Make sure you all well prepared, this is the highest mountain in Britain.
133 locals recommend
Ben Nevis
Hike Ben Nevis and experience amazing views from the top! Make sure you all well prepared, this is the highest mountain in Britain.
Shopping
Quirky shop selling lots of different things. Well worth a visit on a rainy day.
14 locals recommend
The Granite House
74 High StQuirky shop selling lots of different things. Well worth a visit on a rainy day.
Essentials
Co-op Food - Corpach
Main Street2 minute walk form the house. Selling all sorts of groceries.
Entertainment & Activities
Nevis centre has a soft play area for small children. It has ten pin bowling, snooker tables and a cafe. Good for rainy days.
28 locals recommend
The Nevis Centre
Nevis centre has a soft play area for small children. It has ten pin bowling, snooker tables and a cafe. Good for rainy days.