Visitor Centres in Fort William

Around the Fort William area are a number of first class visitor centres and places of interest. One of our most anient landmarks is the ruin of Old Inverlochy Castle which is easy to find nearby the Esso filling station, a few hundred metres off the A82 road.

During the summer months the Jacobite Steam train goes past the castle on its way over the River Lochy and journey out to Mallaig. The Jacobite Steam Train leaves Fort William most mornings at 10:20 and returns in the afternoon just after 16:00hrs

Fort William's Nevis Centre is our largest public hall and indoor activity centre complete with Cafe, bar, 10 pin bowling, kiddies play area and multi-purpose sports hall. Nearby at the Town Pier, Souter's Lass offers short sea trip excursions down Loch Linnhe. Other operators provide sea-life adventure day trips to explore the sea-life and bird life. Views of the surrounding mountains from Loch Linnhe are fabulous, and always changing. Each year in May, the paddle steamer Waverley visits Fort William for day trips to Iona.

The Ben Nevis Distillery is one of Fort William's oldest established businesses and produces Dew Of Ben Nevis - one of Scotland's best single malt and blended whiskies. The distillery's visitor centre is well worth visiting and the home-made food in their cafe is excellent.

Over in Corpach Treasures of the Earth provide a fabulous insight into fossils and jem stones - kids and big kids love it.

The Glen Nevis Visitor Centre is operated by Highland Council - our local government - and provides quality information about Glen Nevis and of course Ben Nevis. There is good car parking and toilet facilities and is by far the best place to start a walk up Ben Nevis.

The West Highland Museum in Fort William's town centre welcomes you to visit them and see a unique collection of Jacobite memorabilia.

Nevis Range is Fort William's all year, outdoor mountain activity centre located 7 miles from the town centre.  Built in the late 1990's Nevis Range operate the only Gondola mountain cable car in the UK. During the spring, summer and autumn Nevis Range is a mecca for downhill mountain biking. Covered in forestry the area of Aonach Mor in the Leanachan Forest offers over 30kms of paths and cycle-ways for everyone to enjoy. Nevis Range has a cafe at the bottom gondola station and a shop and restaurant at the top station with a balcony providing panoramic views looking over to the west.

Nevis Range Mountain Gondola and outdoor activity centre
Welcome to Nevis Range - the all seasons outdoor activity mountain centre where you can ride the gondola, walk, shop, ski, snowboard, mountain bike or just simply relax… Nevis Range is an all seasons attraction just north of Fort William,... click for more details...
Torlundy, Torlundy, Fort William, PH33 6SQ Tel: 01397 705825

The Lime Tree Hotel Restaurant and Gallery
The Lime Tree in Fort William is a Small Hotel, Restaurant and high quality Art Gallery offering you unique accommodation in a convenient location in the Highlands of Scotland. Whether you choose to relax at The Lime Tree, enjoy the spectacular... click for more details...
Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ Tel: 01397 701806

Clan Cameron Museum
Welcome to the Clan Cameron Museum which was opened by Sir Fitzroy Maclean of Dunconnell in 1989. The Museum was the brain-child of my son Donald and his wife, Cecil, and the idea was enthusiastically backed by the Clan worldwide who contributed... click for more details...
Achnacarry Castle, Achnacarry, PH34 4JE Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 712480

National Trust for Scotland Glencoe
Nestling into the landscape at the foot of the glen is the award-winning eco-friendly GLencoe Visitor Centre. A perfect stopping-off point if you're travelling through on the A82, with a cafe, a well-stocked shop and a viewing platform. Here... click for more details...
Glen Coe, Tel: 0044 (0) 1855 811307

Corpach Apartments
A great self catering holiday place in Fort William for a small family or couple. Corpach Apartments is a warm, comfortable apartment consist of three well furnished and equipped flats (named Meldrum, Morrison and Kinloch) within one block. They... click for more details...
Corpach Apartment, Colquhoune Brae, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7JJ Tel: 01397772162

Treasures of the Earth
This award winning attraction features one of Europe's finest collections of priceless gemstones and beautiful crystals, displayed in a stunning simulation of cave, cavern and mining scenes: nuggets of gold and silver aquamarines, blood red... click for more details...
Corpach, Fort William, PH33 Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 772 283

Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre
Welcome to the Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre, winner of three prestige awards. At the Centre we provide an introduction to the natural environment of Ardnamurchan, the most westerly part of the British mainland. Our focal point is an... click for more details...
Glenmore, Glenborrowdale, PH36 4JG Tel: 0044 (0) 1972 500209

National Trust for Scotland Glenfinnan
In August 19th 1745, at the head of Loch Shiel, Prince Charles Edward Stewart raised his Standard, marking the start of his campaign to restore the exiles Stuarts to the throne. From this sport, Bonnie PRince Charlie and his followers made it as... click for more details...
Glenfinnan, Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 722250

Glencoe and North Lorn Folk Museum
Within traditional, heather-thatched cottages, you will be amazed and entertained by the variety of objects that portray the history of this remarkable area. Topics to discover include the massacre of Glencoe, agriculture, costume, medicine and... click for more details...
Glencoe Village, PA39 4HS Tel: 0044 (0) 1855 811 664

Nevis Centre
The Nevis Centre is Fort William's multi-purpose meeting place and events venue which provides a great experience for everyone. The Nevis Centre offers events all year round - functions, sports activities, competitions, live music and art,... click for more details...
An Aird, Fort William, PH33 6AN Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 700707

Crannog Cruises
Board Souter’s Lass for a wonderful cruise down Loch Linnhe and enjoy the breath-taking scenery of Lochaber. With our unique and informative skipper’s commentary, you’ll experience some of Scotland’s best wildlife including the family of... click for more details...
Town Pier, Fort William, PH33 6DB Tel: 01397 700714

Glen Nevis Visitor Centre
The Glen Nevis Visitor Centre is situated 1.5 miles along the Glen Nevis road from the Nevis bridge mini-roundabout, off the A82. Here you will find information on walking and the local area. There are toilets and a shop where you can buy... click for more details...
Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6PF Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 705922

Carinbrook Guesthouse
Here at Carinbrook Bed and Breakfast in Fort William, you will receive a warm, Highland welcome to our home. Carinbrook offers one twin-bedded ensuite and three double ensuite B&B rooms, plus one single ensuite room. Each of our comfortable... click for more details...
Carinbrook, Banavie, Fort William, PH33 7LX Tel: 01397 772318

Ben Nevis Distillery & Visitor Centre
Ben Nevis Distillery established in 1825, is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland.   The distillery is nestled at the foot of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, which has a summit elevation of 4'406 feet above sea... click for more details...
Lochy Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6JT Tel: 01397 702476

Blackwater selfcatering near Glencoe
Selfcatering 7 miles from Glencoe 23 miles from Ben Nevis. situated in the scenic village of Kinlochleven surrounded by mamore mountains on the west highland way. Ideal base for walking, climbing, mountain biking , fishing or winter skining. The... click for more details...
Lab Road, Kinlochleven, PH50 4SG Tel: 01855 831253

The Ice Factor
The ultimate day out in the Scottish Highlands at the UK's premier adventure centre… indoor ice + rock climbing… winter + summer outdoor hillwalking, mountaineering + climbing… tree top adventure course with tower, abseiling, giant... click for more details...
The Ice Factor, Leven Road, Kinlochleven, PH50 4SF Tel: 01855 831100

Torlundy Rural Complex
Our rural complex at Torlundy, just north of Fort William and a mile from Nevis Range, is well worth a visit and a good place to bring children. We have lots of things to see and the story of Highland Crofting is our main feature with real farm... click for more details...
Torlundy, Fort William, Tel:

West Highland Museum
The West Highland Museum  is an independent, self-financing Trust with Charitable Status. It receives a small grace and favour grant from the Highland Council but is otherwise self sufficient. The West Highland Museum is situated in the central... click for more details...
Cameron Square, Fort William, PH33 6AJ Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 702169

The Sunart Centre
The Sunart Centre is a community centre with a 200 seat theatre hosting a variety of concerts and theatrical productions, and with a range of fitness and sporting facilities. Our Film Club holds monthly film screenings and we are also home to... click for more details...
The Sunart Centre, Strontian, PH33 4JA Tel: 01397 709228