SIGHTSEEING
Start your trip by visiting one of the most visited places in the city named Old Inverlochy Castle. This 13th-century ruined castle is situated on the south bank of the River Lochy and has been known as one of the best tourist attractions in Fort William town. Apart from its interesting history, this iconic castle is surrounded by beautiful greenery that’ll definitely give comfort and relaxation to your visit. One of the best things about this place is that you get to see the popular Harry Potter train that’s operated in the afternoon around 3:50 pm.
Old Inverlochy Castle
DOWNTOWN
The gorgeousness of Neptune's Staircase is simply can’t be missed. This popular staircase lock was built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822. It is known as the longest staircase lock in Britain. As one of the most high-rated attractions, this place is a great spot to walk in the afternoon and to admire the city’s beautiful surroundings.
Neptune's Staircase
SHOPPING
To complete your shopping needs, visit Mountain Warehouse Fort William for lovely local goodies. While the city doesn’t have many big shopping centers like other cities, this shop values its products by offering good deals of goodies. From clothing, local drinks, and other local souvenirs. Another good place to for shopaholics is Ben Nevis Highland Center. This shopping center offers some of the best quality products from popular brands. From men and women’s wear, footwear, accessories, to watches. Explore many more offers from this shopping mall and enjoy shopping in the surrounding of local environment.
Mountain Warehouse Fort William
Ben Nevis Highland Centre
FOOD & DRINK
Enjoying a city’s culinary has to be one of the best things about traveling. In Fort William town, you’ll see quite many traditional cuisines and drinks. Haggis is one of them. Haggis is a delicious pudding containing sheep’s pluck, minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt. For the drink, the city has whisky as its best and most popular drink.
CULTURE
Fort William is a town that is popular for its Ben Navis mountain and a center for hill-walking and climbing. The city is also known for its nearby downhill mountain bike track. The mountain surroundings and some of the old places makes Fort William worth visiting.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May and September can be the best times to plan a trip to Fort William. In these periods, you are likely to experience less crowds and busier roads. Also, accommodations are more available and generally cheaper.
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
To have the best moment with your camera, Steall Waterfall would be the best object to create some iconic shots. This spectacular waterfall is known as the second highest waterfall in Scotland with its single drop of 120 meters. Not only you are able to shoot beautiful pictures, this place will also have the role of a relaxation place just by the sound of it and the greenery surroundings. The popularity and the gorgeousness of Ben Nevis mountain is unmissable. As the highest mountain in the British Isles, its summit is 1,345 meters above the sea level. It stands at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, near the Fort William town. The mountain is popular for its beauty and has been attracting an estimated 100,000 ascents a year. As a nature lover and a hiker, this trip would be a memorable one. Get ready to be surrounded by nothing but exceptional beauties.
Steall Waterfall
Ben Nevis
HOTEL
For a comfort stay, make sure to check out Travelodge Fort William hotel. This classic-looking hotel is just a few blocks from Loch Eil and a 5-minute walk from Fort William Ferry Landing. The hotel comes with bright and simple rooms that features good equipment for your enjoyment. With its convenient location, this hotel is the best option to enjoy the city’s popular attractions. Another good hotel for your stay in the city is Premier Inn Fort William Hotel. This 3-star hotel allows you to visit some of the city’s best places with easy access. Located at the base of Ben Nevis, it is just a 5-minute walk from Fort William train station and a 13-minute walk from the Fort William Ferry Landing. With its classic-looking building, you can enjoy facilities such as well-quipped rooms with stunning decoration and nearby restaurants.
Travelodge Fort William
Premier Inn Fort William Hotel
RESTAURANT
In case you’re curious about the city’s culinary taste, Crannog Seafood Restaurant would be one of the best recommendations for you. Just like its name, this popular restaurant is specializing seafood menus. To keep its customers in love, they use local and fresh ingredients from trusted sources. The restaurant is set in a red-roofed building and a cozy atmosphere on the Tower Pier. One of the best things about this restaurant is its good location. It allows you to enjoy the Loch Linnhe’s beauty while tasting the best dishes. The Crofter Bar and Restaurant is another good recommendation for comfort food and drink. This pub/restaurant stands with its classic colors serving Fort William’s special menus. The comfort of the room and occasional live music will accompany your dining. It also offers a TV sport for sport lovers. With its kind service, this place is the best place to unwind with good portion of food and drink.
Crannog Seafood Restaurant
The Crofter Bar and Restaurant
CAFE
The Wildcat has to be one of the best cafes in Fort William town. Not only it serves the best quality of food and drink, this caring cafe will bring the best version of yourself by supporting the ban of single-use cups and plastic. As a human being, this movement is very important. And located away in the back of the cafe are shelves bustling with ethical, organic, plastic-free stuff. After tasting the delicious coffee and other good selection of menus, check out their store. With its comfortable atmosphere, the room setting is hard not to mention. Get ready to enjoy the things that Costa Coffee is offered. The quality and the tastes of Espresso, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Cortado, and the popular Flat White are the kind of things that’ll make you love traveling even more. With its good presentation, this cafe is ready to serve you the best coffee with good service and affordable price.
The Wildcat
Costa Coffee, Fort William
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
There is no point in wasting a good time. Travel teaches you to value your time and to be your own best friend. As one of the most high-rated bars/restaurants, The Grog & Gruel lets you enjoy your nightlife in a different way. In this bar/restaurant, not only you’re able to enjoy some of the best foods and drinks, you’re also offered highly fashionable and incredibly priced Grog & Gruel t-shirt and few other tasteful souvenirs. Whether you travel by yourself or with someone you love, this place will treat you with good care. And another good reference to enjoy nightlife is Ben Nevis Bar. This popular bar is ideally located on the main street in the famous Highland town of Fort William. Known as the oldest pub in the down, it was built in 1806 and has been a favorite place for drinking since. The bar has two modern, decorated areas complete with high bar stools. With its tasty food, drink, and the company of live music, you want to assure yourself to check this friendly bar out.
The Grog & Gruel
Ben Nevis Bar
INTERESTING PLACE
With the popularity of Ben Nevis whisky, the opportunity of visiting its distillery is undeniable. This way you’ll see how the drink is made and the history behind it. Ben Nevis Distillery is that place for you. This former warehouse will allow you to see the Ben Nevis drink as well as getting the opportunity to taste it. This tour would be an interesting one, because you get to know the taste of the most popular drink in the city with the surrounding of the giant Ben Nevis mountain itself. Located in the center of Fort William, West Highland Museum is here to tell the story of this mountainous region and its people. It has seven rooms on three floors with an extensive collection of exhibits related to the Jacobites including the 18th-century “secret portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie.” With all its exciting offerings, this museum would be the best place to know the city’s life and history back in the day.
Ben Nevis Distillery
West Highland Museum
