Fort William's Essential Highland Experiences
Fort William serves as the central hub for the Scottish Highlands, situated at the base of Ben Nevis. This selection highlights the engineering of Neptune’s Staircase on the Caledonian Canal and the 13th-century ruins of Inverlochy Castle. Cultural landmarks include the West Highland Museum, focused on Jacobite history, and the Ben Nevis Distillery, which has produced single malt whisky since 1825. The area also marks the terminus of the West Highland Way and the starting point for the Jacobite Steam Train's route to Mallaig.
A The Jacobite Steam Train
The Jacobite is a steam locomotive-hauled tourist train service that operates over part of the West Highland Line in Scotland.
B Inverlochy Castle
Inverlochy Castle is a ruined, 13th-century castle near Inverlochy and Fort William, Highland, Scotland.
C Neptune's Staircase
Neptune's Staircase is a staircase lock comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal.
D Ben Nevis Distillery
Ben Nevis distillery is a whisky distillery in Fort William, Scotland.
E West Highland Museum
The West Highland Museum tells the story of the Scottish Highlands and the Islands.
Aluminium Worker
A bronze statue by David Annand commemorating the employees of the local British Aluminium Company smelter, which has been a major industrial employer in the region since 1929.
G Fort William Old Fort
Stone ruins of a 17th-century fortification originally built by General Monk in 1654 and later expanded by William III to maintain control over Highland clans.
H Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
Located in Glen Nevis, this facility provides essential mountain safety information, weather forecasts, maps, and educational exhibits on the geology and wildlife of Britain's highest peak.
End of the West Highland Way
Marked by a bronze statue of a resting hiker in Gordon Square, this spot signifies the completion of the 96-mile long-distance trail from Milngavie.
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