Attractions in Fort William & Lochaber

Ballachulish, Inverness-shire, PA39 4HX

Some of the finest climbing and walking country in the Highlands is to be found within this area of dramatic landscapes and historical legend.

Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6TJ

Visitors can tour the distillery and taste the famous whisky, the Dew of Ben Nevis. Exhibition and audio-visual presentation. Whisky shop. Coffee shop and refreshments.

Glencoe, Inverness-shire, PA39 4HS

This heather thatched museum portrays history of this remarkable area with displays on the massacre of Glencoe, agriculture, medicine and toys.

Glenfinnan, Inverness-shire, PH37 4LT

Monument to the clansmen who followed Bonnie Prince Charlie in the 1745 Jacobite Rising. Set amid superb Highland scenery at the head of Loch Shiel.

Kilchoan, Acharacle, Argyll, PH36 4LN

A lighthouse set amongst spectacular scenery on mainland Britain's most westerly point.

Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6BU

Living with leisure, loving life at Lochaber Leisure Centre. Fitness and fun for all the family.

Isle of Rum, By Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

Once the core of a volcano, this famous island reserve is well-known for its unique mountain top colonies of Manx shearwaters. It is also a good place to see golden eagles and red deer.

Liddesdale, Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK

Remote woodland reserve on the south shore of Loch Sunart where otters are frequently seen.

Acharacle, Nr Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK

An atmospheric ancient mossy oakwood of a kind once widespread along the Atlantic coast. Good habitat for wide variety of woodland birds. Nature trail. 2 miles N of Strontian.

Glenmore, Ardnamurchan, Argyll, PH36 4JG

Innovative and entertaining introduction to Ardnamurchan's wildlife. Enjoy home-baking in the Antler Conservatory. Quality gifts and books. Great fun for all the family.

Torlundy, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6SQ

All year round mountain cable car on Aonach Mor beside Ben Nevis and Scotland's highest winter ski area with full facilities.

Strontian, Argyll, Scotland, UK

A particularly fine temperate oakwood on the shores of Loch Sunart. A good place to see seal and otters. Excellent wildlife watching hide, at Garbh Eilean.

Isle of Eigg, By Arisaig, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

This green island is rich in wildlife interest. Golden eagle and red-throated divers breed here. Excellent for wildflowers. Guided walks and trails.

Roybridge, By Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

One of the most remarkable glacial landforms in Britain, the 'Parallel Roads' are the shorelines of an ice-damned lake.

Glenborrodale, Acharacle, Argyll, Scotland, UK

An ancient oakwood on the shores of Loch Sunart. In summer, wood warblers nest along with redstarts, spotted flycatchers and commoner woodland birds. Good place to see otters. Nature trail. Guided walks.