Top 10 things to do in Fort William
- Climb Ben Nevis – The highest mountain in Britain standing at 1, 345 m (4412 ft).
- Take the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig – As seen in the Harry Potter films and also known as the Hogwarts Express. The train takes the famously scenic West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig (from May to October).
- Take a walk along Neptune’s Staircase – Neptune’s Staircase is a dramatic flight of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal.
- Visit the historic landmark Old Inverlochy Castle – The ruin of this 13th-century castle was the site of two battles.
- Sample Whisky at Ben Nevis Distillery – One of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland having been established in 1825 and is home to The Legend of the Dew of Ben Nevis Visitor Centre. Take a tour of the production facilities which wouldn’t be complete without a complimentary dram of single malt whisky.
- Enjoy a loch cruise – Cruise Loch Linnhe aboard the historic vessel: Souters Las.
- Wander around Glen Nevis – Home to waterfalls, mountains, amazing walks and where Braveheart was filmed.
- Visit Scotland’s 2nd highest waterfall – walk through the dramatic and beautiful Nevis Gorge which leads to the awesome Steall Falls.
- Discover Highland History at the West Highland Museum – enjoy their collection of Jacobite weapons, Bonnie Prince Charlie’s embroidered silk waistcoat and Rob Roy’s sporran.
- Take a trip on the Nevis Range mountain gondola – open all year round for snowsports in the winter to walking and mountain biking in the summer.
