Fort William

Fort William, a major tourist centre in Scotland is an exceptional outdoor recreation area that offers so much to see and do.  From hill walking to climbing the Munro Mountains, it is well known for its nearby Downhill Mountain Bike Track which attracts thousands per year.  Considered by some to be the outdoor capital of the UK, the beauty of the countryside is what draws so many visitors in each year.
The history of Fort William can be found at the West Highland Museum located near the centre of town.  This is also where you can find the Fort William Leisure centre that offers a full day of activities for all the members of the family.  Travelling a bit outside of the town you can find the Road to the Isles where the Jacobite Steam Train can be found.  It leaves from Fort William every morning on an 84 mile round trip train ride that takes you through the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, and passes by the deepest freshwater loch, Loch Morar en route to Loch Nevis.  This all day adventure is one of the greatest parts of visiting Fort William.  There are also all day cruises to Seal Island, passenger ferry access to Loch Linnhe to Trislaig, as well as the town centre shopping that can all be found in this area.
Within 10 minutes from Fort William you will find Ben Nevis and Nevis Range which are renowned as mountainous areas with great beauty to explore.  Glen Nevis itself has some of the most wonderful landscapes complete with waterfalls and unspoilt valleys.  Ben Nevis also offers the Ben Nevis Distillery for a tour of the highland whiskey.  Back in town you can visit Treasures of the Earth which is one of Europe’s finest collections of priceless gemstones and crystals.  Finally, located nearby is the Caledonian Canal which is an ancient water thoroughfare, one of the highlights of visiting Fort William.