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Ardnamurchan Lighthouse and Visitor Centre
3 stars Ardnamurchan Lighthouse and Visitor Centre

Kilchoan, Acharacle, Argyll, PH36 4LN

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

Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre
4 stars Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre

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.

Glenfinnan Monument (NTS)
3 stars Glenfinnan Monument (NTS)

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.

Treasures of the Earth
2 stars Treasures of the Earth

Corpach, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 7JL

Large collection of gemstones and crystals, displayed in recreated caverns and mines, just as they were found beneath the earth.

Mingary Castle
Mingary Castle

Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan, Argyll, Scotland, UK

Impressively situated on an isolated rocky mound, this 13th century castle was lived in for around 500 years. Besieged and attacked many times.

Inverlochy Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Inverlochy Castle (HS)

Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33

A fine well preserved 13th century castle in the form of a square, with round towers at the corners.

Caledonian Canal (Neptune's Staircase, Corpach)
Caledonian Canal (Neptune's Staircase, Corpach)

Corpach, By Fort William, Scotland, UK

Opened in 1822 this was one of the great engineering undertakings of its day. The eight locks at Corpach known as 'Neptune's Staircase' raise vessels 20 metres in less than a mile.

The Aluminium Story Visitor Centre
The Aluminium Story Visitor Centre

Kinlochleven, Inverness-shire, PH50 5SJ

Find out how the power of nature was harnessed in this quiet and beautiful corner of the Highlands to produce hydro-electricity and manufacture aluminium.

1 Ardnamurchan Lighthouse and Visitor Centre Kilchoan, Acharacle, Argyll, PH36 4LN 3 stars
2 Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre Glenmore, Ardnamurchan, Argyll, PH36 4JG 4 stars
3 Glenfinnan Monument (NTS) Glenfinnan, Inverness-shire, PH37 4LT 3 stars
4 Treasures of the Earth Corpach, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 7JL 2 stars
5 Mingary Castle Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
6 Inverlochy Castle (HS) Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33
7 Caledonian Canal (Neptune's Staircase, Corpach) Corpach, By Fort William, Scotland, UK
8 The Aluminium Story Visitor Centre Kinlochleven, Inverness-shire, PH50 5SJ

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