Fort William City Breaks And A Selection Of Superb Visitor Attractions You Must See

Fort William is now the largest town in the Highlands (as Inverness became a city). The town of Fort William is an incredibly popular vacation destination with many visitors arriving to view or climb Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Scotland and Britain. In the article below I take a look at a few different places worth visiting if you are taking a weekend break in Fort William.

The Thought Invoking West Highland Museum

The West Highland Museum in Fort William was founded in 1922. A group of people from Lochaber wanted to create a museum, about life in the Highlands, for the people of the Highlands. The current building was purchased in 1926 from the British Linen Bank, and is situated in Cameron Square, just off the Hight Street. Small but fascinating is how some people describe the museum. The exhibits in the museum present a delightful look into the way of life in the West Highlands over the years. Folk from all walks of life are represented, through the fascinating collections of photograph’s, artefact’s and picture’s

The Excellent Old Inverlochy Castle

There are two Inverlochy Castle’s in Fort William, the Old Inverlochy Castle and the new Victorian, chateau-style Inverlochy Castle, erected in nearby Torlundy (which is now a luxury hotel). The Old castle was said to of been erected around 1270-1280, by John “the Black” Comyn, Lord of Badenoch and Lochaber, and chief of the Clan Comyn. Although the castle is ruined, the layout hasn’t altered very much since it was built. Lord Abinger made alterations and enhancements to the house, for a visit by Queen Victoria. Old Inverlochy Castle is still an important part of English and Scottish history, because of the part it played during the Civil Wars of the 1640′s.

The Delightful Jacobite Steam Train

A trip on the Jacobite Steam Train, is an exciting way to experience the breathtaking scenery of the Highlands. The Fort William to the Mallaig trip takes one on a magical tour through the glens. One of the most sensational elements of the journey is going over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which the majority of travelers will be familiar with because of the fact that it appears in the Harry Potter films. The 84 mile trip takes you past Ben Nevis, Loch Nevis and Loch Morar, with a stop in Glenfinnan before arriving in Mallaig. There is about an hour and half in which to discover Mallaig, before the return journey, back to Fort William. This journey has repeatedly been described as, one of the Great Railway Journeys of the globe.

There is plenty of accommodation in Fort William available to book online but you will find a comprehensive list of hotels in Fort William at http://www.fortwilliamhotelscotland.com/