Guidebook for Fort William

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Guidebook for Fort William

Food Scene

Fresh fish served daily on the shores of Loch Linnhe.
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Crannog Seafood Restaurant
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Fresh fish served daily on the shores of Loch Linnhe.
Fantastic food at cheap prices and good beer. Traditional live music on Thursday nights.
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The Grog & Gruel
66 High St
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Fantastic 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.
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The Lochy
230 Kilmallie Rd
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Friendly, 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.
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The Great Glen
104 High St
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Restaurant 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.
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Ben Nevis Inn & Bunkhouse
Achintee Road
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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.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lively place on a Friday and Saturday night. Karaoke and disco, open till two am.
The Volunteer Arms
47 High St
Lively 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.
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The Crofter Bar and Restaurant
11 High St
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Bar 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.
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Neptune's Staircase
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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.
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Steall Waterfall
Old Military Rd
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Beautiful 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.
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Commando Memorial
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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.
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Glenfinnan Viaduct View Point
A830 Rd
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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.
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/
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Nevis Range Mountain Resort
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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.
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Old Inverlochy Castle
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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.
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Ben Nevis Distillery
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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

Lots of forestry walks.
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Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
Glen Nevis
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Lots 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.
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Ben Nevis
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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.
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The Granite House
74 High St
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Quirky shop selling lots of different things. Well worth a visit on a rainy day.

Essentials

2 minute walk form the house. Selling all sorts of groceries.
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Co-op Food - Corpach
Main Street
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2 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.
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The Nevis Centre
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Nevis centre has a soft play area for small children. It has ten pin bowling, snooker tables and a cafe. Good for rainy days.