The UK is famous for having many ancient and unique towns. Fort William must be one of the most beautifully located urban centres in all of the British Isles. It is situated on the shores of Loch Linnhe at the foot of the Great Glen in the Scottish Highlands. For the people in the Lochaber district it is their main market town. You will find it a place rich in beauty and history.
Every year thousands of tourists choose to visit or base themselves in Fort William. It is located close to popular destinations such as Glen Coe, Glen Finnan, and the world famous mountain of Ben Nevis - the UK's highest. It is a popular place to come to at any time of year. In the summer months you can explore the loch and surrounding wilderness, whereas in the winter months you can visit some of Scotland's best ski fields.
It feels as if Fort William lies almost in the shadow of Ben Nevis. The town is easy to explore by foot. There are many old buildings and quaint streets and squares. The locals are very friendly though the accent is often difficult to understand if you are not use to it.
If you have time you should take the opportunity to visit the West Highland Museum. There is an excellent collection of artefacts, picture, archives, and photographs that will help you to understand the history of settlement in the Scottish Highlands going back more than five thousand years.
Of course Scotland is famous for its Whisky. You may be happy to know that there are many distilleries to be found around Fort William. Most are open to visitors and run guided tours in which you are allowed to taste various samples. Be aware that you may not be able to do to much after the tour has finished!
The best way to clear your head the day after a distillery tour is to venture out into the wilderness. The Scottish Highlands have some of the most spectacular scenery available anywhere in Europe. There are various outdoor activities that you can try out; if you are adventurous you may even want to give paragliding or mountain biking a go. For those visitors with less energy there is a gondola that can carry you to the top of Aonach Mor where on a clear day you will have breathtaking views to the Inner Hebrides.
To cater to the large numbers of international and domestic tourists you will find that there are now a large number of quality cafes, restaurants, and bars throughout Fort William and the Lochaber region.
Every year thousands of tourists choose to visit or base themselves in Fort William. It is located close to popular destinations such as Glen Coe, Glen Finnan, and the world famous mountain of Ben Nevis - the UK's highest. It is a popular place to come to at any time of year. In the summer months you can explore the loch and surrounding wilderness, whereas in the winter months you can visit some of Scotland's best ski fields.
It feels as if Fort William lies almost in the shadow of Ben Nevis. The town is easy to explore by foot. There are many old buildings and quaint streets and squares. The locals are very friendly though the accent is often difficult to understand if you are not use to it.
If you have time you should take the opportunity to visit the West Highland Museum. There is an excellent collection of artefacts, picture, archives, and photographs that will help you to understand the history of settlement in the Scottish Highlands going back more than five thousand years.
Of course Scotland is famous for its Whisky. You may be happy to know that there are many distilleries to be found around Fort William. Most are open to visitors and run guided tours in which you are allowed to taste various samples. Be aware that you may not be able to do to much after the tour has finished!
The best way to clear your head the day after a distillery tour is to venture out into the wilderness. The Scottish Highlands have some of the most spectacular scenery available anywhere in Europe. There are various outdoor activities that you can try out; if you are adventurous you may even want to give paragliding or mountain biking a go. For those visitors with less energy there is a gondola that can carry you to the top of Aonach Mor where on a clear day you will have breathtaking views to the Inner Hebrides.
To cater to the large numbers of international and domestic tourists you will find that there are now a large number of quality cafes, restaurants, and bars throughout Fort William and the Lochaber region.
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