Guidebook a la Highlands
Whiskey Tour
Always good to taste some dram of Scottish Single Malt Whiskey
"Named as one of the top 10 Scottish distilleries to visit by The Guardian and unmissable by The Spirits Business.
Made by nature, bot by rules!
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Nc'nean Distillery
"Named as one of the top 10 Scottish distilleries to visit by The Guardian and unmissable by The Spirits Business.
Made by nature, bot by rules!
"The original distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on the shores of Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins. This alluring, full-bodied single malt whisky is so easy to enjoy, and like Skye itself, so hard to leave.
Enjoy the only Single Malt whisky from the Isle of Skye.
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Distilleria Talisker
"The original distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on the shores of Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins. This alluring, full-bodied single malt whisky is so easy to enjoy, and like Skye itself, so hard to leave.
Enjoy the only Single Malt whisky from the Isle of Skye.
"Traditional Scottish Craft
THE DEW OF BEN NEVIS
Crafting whisky beneath Britain's highest mountain in Fort William since 1825"
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Ben Nevis Distillery
"Traditional Scottish Craft
THE DEW OF BEN NEVIS
Crafting whisky beneath Britain's highest mountain in Fort William since 1825"
Dalwhinnie Distillery is home to a famous Highland Single Malt Whisky renowned for its gentle flavours accentuated with notes of heather honey, citrus, vanilla and sweet malt.
The site of the distillery was chosen for its access to clear spring water and abundant peat from the surrounding bogs. Set in splendid mountain scenery at the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, Dalwhinnie is the highest distillery in Scotland at 1164 feet above sea level. The name Dalwhinnie is derived from the Gaelic language, meaning ‘meeting place’, referring to the meeting of ancient cattle drovers' routes through the mountains.
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Dalwhinnie Distillery
General Wade's Military RoadDalwhinnie Distillery is home to a famous Highland Single Malt Whisky renowned for its gentle flavours accentuated with notes of heather honey, citrus, vanilla and sweet malt.
The site of the distillery was chosen for its access to clear spring water and abundant peat from the surrounding bogs. Set in splendid mountain scenery at the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, Dalwhinnie is the highest distillery in Scotland at 1164 feet above sea level. The name Dalwhinnie is derived from the Gaelic language, meaning ‘meeting place’, referring to the meeting of ancient cattle drovers' routes through the mountains.
This small and historic distillery is located in the charming coast town of Oban.
Oban Distillery takes it name from the town where the Highlands meet the Islands and nestles below the steep cliff that overlooks Oban. This coastal location is accurately reflected by the character of the Oban 14 year old single malt whisky.
Visit Oban Distillery, meet our knowledgeable guides and learn about the ancient art of distilling, then enjoy a complimentary dram of the Oban 14 year old West Highland Malt.
Oban Distillery is both one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two pot stills. Pre-dating the town of Oban, it was originally established in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson. It underwent a refurbishment in the 1890s and there has been little change to the present buildings since then. The distillery’s tours offer visitors the chance to witness the traditional craftsmanship of whisky production first-hand before enjoying complimentary drams of the Oban 14 year old West Highland Malt.
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Oban Distillery
Stafford StreetThis small and historic distillery is located in the charming coast town of Oban.
Oban Distillery takes it name from the town where the Highlands meet the Islands and nestles below the steep cliff that overlooks Oban. This coastal location is accurately reflected by the character of the Oban 14 year old single malt whisky.
Visit Oban Distillery, meet our knowledgeable guides and learn about the ancient art of distilling, then enjoy a complimentary dram of the Oban 14 year old West Highland Malt.
Oban Distillery is both one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two pot stills. Pre-dating the town of Oban, it was originally established in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson. It underwent a refurbishment in the 1890s and there has been little change to the present buildings since then. The distillery’s tours offer visitors the chance to witness the traditional craftsmanship of whisky production first-hand before enjoying complimentary drams of the Oban 14 year old West Highland Malt.
Food scene
Restaurants we highly recommend
Our unique location just outside Fort William at the very foot of Ben Nevis is THE place for great food, real ale, live music, and bunkhouse accommodation.
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Ben Nevis Inn & Bunkhouse
Achintee RoadOur unique location just outside Fort William at the very foot of Ben Nevis is THE place for great food, real ale, live music, and bunkhouse accommodation.
2 AA rosette restaurant in the village of Spean Bridge. Open for dinner only, our a la carte menu offers an excellent choice of fine dishes available from Scotland’s larder.
The menu concentrates on flavours and textures without being complicated. Seasonal freshness shows the quality in our food and rarely fails to delight our diners when tasting the finished dish.
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Smiddy House
2 AA rosette restaurant in the village of Spean Bridge. Open for dinner only, our a la carte menu offers an excellent choice of fine dishes available from Scotland’s larder.
The menu concentrates on flavours and textures without being complicated. Seasonal freshness shows the quality in our food and rarely fails to delight our diners when tasting the finished dish.
Our a la carte menu offers a wide choice, perhaps start with a large portion of Inverawe smoked Salmon with capers and red onion: the smoky flavour is strong and peaty and offset by the delicate texture of the fish. Alternatively, what about a crispy baked Goats cheese parcel with red onion & balsamic chutney served with a roast vine tomato salad or Salt & Pepper Squid served with our homemade chilli dip.
This can be followed by a delicious pan fried fillet of Seabass served with sautéed new potatoes, seasonal greens and a pink Peppercorn & lemon dressing or Breast of Farmhouse chicken with a sundried tomato, roast pepper and chorizo risotto finished with basil oil. You can also enjoy a steak from our char-grill menu. The meat has been aged for 28 days.
We are proud members of the Scotch Beef club and all our venison comes from Glenfinnan Estate.
Duncan’s classic French training shines through in his dishes. He particularly enjoys creating specialty signature dishes using local produce such as Venison, wild mushrooms, scallops, langoustines and fish from the local fishmonger.
Desserts have a unique quality and style about them: Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream or a trio of chocolate desserts. If you prefer something savoury, then there’s a fine choice of Scottish Cheese.
Later enjoy a dram or coffee in the Drawing room, hall or the cosy bar.
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Glenfinnan House
Our a la carte menu offers a wide choice, perhaps start with a large portion of Inverawe smoked Salmon with capers and red onion: the smoky flavour is strong and peaty and offset by the delicate texture of the fish. Alternatively, what about a crispy baked Goats cheese parcel with red onion & balsamic chutney served with a roast vine tomato salad or Salt & Pepper Squid served with our homemade chilli dip.
This can be followed by a delicious pan fried fillet of Seabass served with sautéed new potatoes, seasonal greens and a pink Peppercorn & lemon dressing or Breast of Farmhouse chicken with a sundried tomato, roast pepper and chorizo risotto finished with basil oil. You can also enjoy a steak from our char-grill menu. The meat has been aged for 28 days.
We are proud members of the Scotch Beef club and all our venison comes from Glenfinnan Estate.
Duncan’s classic French training shines through in his dishes. He particularly enjoys creating specialty signature dishes using local produce such as Venison, wild mushrooms, scallops, langoustines and fish from the local fishmonger.
Desserts have a unique quality and style about them: Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream or a trio of chocolate desserts. If you prefer something savoury, then there’s a fine choice of Scottish Cheese.
Later enjoy a dram or coffee in the Drawing room, hall or the cosy bar.
Purists at heart
We only serve the freshest and best Scottish seafood and are proud to serve it simply.
Enjoy it from our red-roofed restaurant on Fort William Town Pier, overlooking Loch Linnhe.
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Crannog Seafood Restaurant
Purists at heart
We only serve the freshest and best Scottish seafood and are proud to serve it simply.
Enjoy it from our red-roofed restaurant on Fort William Town Pier, overlooking Loch Linnhe.
Allowing the sea loch and mountain views to take centre stage alongside our simple yet elegant seafood dishes, our café is designed modest and unamusing, featuring original sculpture by Heather M Cumming.
With large windows to provide stunning Highland views from many tables.
Live shellfish for our family run Restaurant and Deli is kept in seawater tanks in the adjacent worldwide shellfish distribution centre. After being caught locally by our own fishing boats, the shellfish is stored in these tanks, where the water is pumped continuously from the cold clean sea-loch on our shore. This allows our Chefs to access the freshest possible west coast seafood for the Restaurant and our Deli before exported to various UK and global fish-markets.
From tanks to table our seafood cannot get any fresher than cooked to order fresh from the water, offering the highest quality Scottish seafood.
The extensive shellfish menu incorporates fresh lobster, langoustines, crab, mussels, various clams, scallops and oysters. This is complemented by our daily black-board featuring seasonal & catch of the day specials, including fresh fish from the local fishing port, Mallaig, locally sourced meats and vegetarian options.
All our dishes on the menu including soups and deserts are prepared fresh by our team of experienced Chefs.
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Lochleven Seafood Café
B863Allowing the sea loch and mountain views to take centre stage alongside our simple yet elegant seafood dishes, our café is designed modest and unamusing, featuring original sculpture by Heather M Cumming.
With large windows to provide stunning Highland views from many tables.
Live shellfish for our family run Restaurant and Deli is kept in seawater tanks in the adjacent worldwide shellfish distribution centre. After being caught locally by our own fishing boats, the shellfish is stored in these tanks, where the water is pumped continuously from the cold clean sea-loch on our shore. This allows our Chefs to access the freshest possible west coast seafood for the Restaurant and our Deli before exported to various UK and global fish-markets.
From tanks to table our seafood cannot get any fresher than cooked to order fresh from the water, offering the highest quality Scottish seafood.
The extensive shellfish menu incorporates fresh lobster, langoustines, crab, mussels, various clams, scallops and oysters. This is complemented by our daily black-board featuring seasonal & catch of the day specials, including fresh fish from the local fishing port, Mallaig, locally sourced meats and vegetarian options.
All our dishes on the menu including soups and deserts are prepared fresh by our team of experienced Chefs.
Classic pub fare served with locally distilled spirits and draft beer in a warm, casual environment.
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Garrison West
4 Cameron SquareClassic pub fare served with locally distilled spirits and draft beer in a warm, casual environment.
A state of the art independent cinema and café bar in Fort William, Highlands of Scotland. Great movies, music, food and drink!
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Highland Cinema
Cameron SquareA state of the art independent cinema and café bar in Fort William, Highlands of Scotland. Great movies, music, food and drink!
Cosy vegan café offering coffee & tea drinks, light breakfast & lunch fare & zero-waste groceries.
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The Wildcat
21 High StCosy vegan café offering coffee & tea drinks, light breakfast & lunch fare & zero-waste groceries.
Sightseeing & Activities
Must visit places & activities in the area.
This amazing feat of engineering raises the canal by 19m (62ft) over a quarter of a mile of continuous masonry and takes around 90 minutes for a boat to travel up or down the locks. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock in Scotland. An ideal location for enjoy ‘gongoozling’ the boats as they travel up and down the lock flight!
A perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the country, it also has plenty to offer anyone looking for more adventure. Part of the Great Glen Way route, it has plenty of walking and cycling paths. Hire a bike from Rockhopper Hire Hub and explore the traffic-free towpaths, or take to the sheltered waters of the canal in a canoe or kayak.
If you want to go further afield, the West Highland train line stops in Banavie. It’ll take you anywhere you’d like to go between Fort William and Mallaig. With views of the Great Glen at every turn, it beats any other commute in the country hands down. Starting from Fort William, you could even take a journey on the ‘Hogwarts Express’ – also known as the Jacobite Steam Train. It’s a magical journey whether or not you’re a Harry Potter fan.
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Neptune's Staircase
This amazing feat of engineering raises the canal by 19m (62ft) over a quarter of a mile of continuous masonry and takes around 90 minutes for a boat to travel up or down the locks. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock in Scotland. An ideal location for enjoy ‘gongoozling’ the boats as they travel up and down the lock flight!
A perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the country, it also has plenty to offer anyone looking for more adventure. Part of the Great Glen Way route, it has plenty of walking and cycling paths. Hire a bike from Rockhopper Hire Hub and explore the traffic-free towpaths, or take to the sheltered waters of the canal in a canoe or kayak.
If you want to go further afield, the West Highland train line stops in Banavie. It’ll take you anywhere you’d like to go between Fort William and Mallaig. With views of the Great Glen at every turn, it beats any other commute in the country hands down. Starting from Fort William, you could even take a journey on the ‘Hogwarts Express’ – also known as the Jacobite Steam Train. It’s a magical journey whether or not you’re a Harry Potter fan.
Once in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you have the chance to take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village.
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Loch Ness
Once in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you have the chance to take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village.
Catch a glimpse of the Hogwarts Express steam train as it passes over the viaduct as seen in the Harry Potter movies. Well known as a film and television location Glenfinnan is where amid the stunning scenery the 1745 jacobite uprising began
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Punto panoramico sul Viadotto di Glenfinnan
A830 RdCatch a glimpse of the Hogwarts Express steam train as it passes over the viaduct as seen in the Harry Potter movies. Well known as a film and television location Glenfinnan is where amid the stunning scenery the 1745 jacobite uprising began
Visit the ruins of the old castle built in 1280 to command the southern end of the Great Glen.
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Old Inverlochy Castle
Visit the ruins of the old castle built in 1280 to command the southern end of the Great Glen.
Unveiled in 1952 this memorial is in remembrance of those who have served in the British Commandos Regiment, past and present
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Commando Memorial
Unveiled in 1952 this memorial is in remembrance of those who have served in the British Commandos Regiment, past and present
Wander along the lock gates of the Caledonian Canal built by Thomas Telford in the 19th century. Marvel at the vastness of Loch Ness from the mouth of the canal, admiring the view of the entirety of Loch Ness and maybe glimpse Nessie!
Fort Augustus Abbey
Wander along the lock gates of the Caledonian Canal built by Thomas Telford in the 19th century. Marvel at the vastness of Loch Ness from the mouth of the canal, admiring the view of the entirety of Loch Ness and maybe glimpse Nessie!
A brief stop to admire the views of the Castle and Loch Ness and a wonderful photo opportunity
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Castello di Urquhart
A brief stop to admire the views of the Castle and Loch Ness and a wonderful photo opportunity
Glencoe was also the scene of one of Scotland’s most shocking massacres. As you gaze at the haunting hills, you notice the Glen is eerily silent. In the 17th century one of the worst acts of betrayal occurred here. Your guide will recount the details of this betrayal for you. You can almost feel the sorrow in the mountains of the ‘weeping valley’. Above all though, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes. A highlight of any tour to the Scottish Highlands!
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Sentiero di Glencoe Lochan
Glencoe LochanGlencoe was also the scene of one of Scotland’s most shocking massacres. As you gaze at the haunting hills, you notice the Glen is eerily silent. In the 17th century one of the worst acts of betrayal occurred here. Your guide will recount the details of this betrayal for you. You can almost feel the sorrow in the mountains of the ‘weeping valley’. Above all though, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes. A highlight of any tour to the Scottish Highlands!
Pitlochry is situated in the heart of the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire. The town sits below Beinn Bhracaigh (Ben Vrackie), the speckled mountain, and beside the River Tummel, in some of the most magnificent scenery in Scotland. With a backdrop of surrounding hills and beautiful woodlands, it is wonderful walking country
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Pitlochry
Pitlochry is situated in the heart of the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire. The town sits below Beinn Bhracaigh (Ben Vrackie), the speckled mountain, and beside the River Tummel, in some of the most magnificent scenery in Scotland. With a backdrop of surrounding hills and beautiful woodlands, it is wonderful walking country
Enjoy a morning coffee stop within Scotland's first National Park. The options here include the Highland gateway village of Callander or the mountain views at beautiful Loch Lubnaig.
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Loch Lomond
Enjoy a morning coffee stop within Scotland's first National Park. The options here include the Highland gateway village of Callander or the mountain views at beautiful Loch Lubnaig.
The notorious massacre of the MacDonald Clan was carried out amidst this beautiful and dramatic scenery on the 13th February 1692. You may recognise this part of the Highlands, used in the movie 'Skyfall' and 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'. A majestic setting in any season!
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Glencoe
The notorious massacre of the MacDonald Clan was carried out amidst this beautiful and dramatic scenery on the 13th February 1692. You may recognise this part of the Highlands, used in the movie 'Skyfall' and 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'. A majestic setting in any season!
Home of the clan Macleod located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.
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Dunvegan Castle
Home of the clan Macleod located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.
We visit the Glenfinnan Monument famous for being where Prince Charles Edward Stuart ("Bonnie Prince Charlie") raised his standard on the shores of Loch Shiel.
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The National Trust For Scotland Glenfinnan Monument & Visitor Centre
We visit the Glenfinnan Monument famous for being where Prince Charles Edward Stuart ("Bonnie Prince Charlie") raised his standard on the shores of Loch Shiel.
Culloden Moor where the Jacobites were finally defeated by government soldiers in 1746, the last battle to be fought on British soil. You will have time to walk on the battlefield and learn more about this tragic event that killed 700 Highland clansmen in three minutes.
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Culloden Battlefield station
Culloden Moor where the Jacobites were finally defeated by government soldiers in 1746, the last battle to be fought on British soil. You will have time to walk on the battlefield and learn more about this tragic event that killed 700 Highland clansmen in three minutes.
Fondly called "Ben" by the locals, Britain's highest mountain towers 4,406 feet above the town of Fort William.
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Ben Nevis
Fondly called "Ben" by the locals, Britain's highest mountain towers 4,406 feet above the town of Fort William.
Glen Nevis and Steall Falls is a stunning walk in the mountains and is a must for visitors to Fort William.
What a great walk this is - the scenery is fantastic and changes as you progress through the walk. It’s not a long hike at all and not strenuous so good even for non-hikers!
From Fort William you take the road to Glen Nevis and go past the Ben Nevis visitor centre. Keep going for another 10 minutes, over the river and onto a single-track road. Just when you think you may have gone the wrong way there is a small car park at the end.
The walk takes you through woods on a rocky track (wear hiking boots if you can). You can hear water throughout the walk but it’s only after about 30 mins that you see it rushing through the canyon. The walk then opens out into a plateau and you then see the waterfall in the distance.
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Steall Waterfall
Old Military RdGlen Nevis and Steall Falls is a stunning walk in the mountains and is a must for visitors to Fort William.
What a great walk this is - the scenery is fantastic and changes as you progress through the walk. It’s not a long hike at all and not strenuous so good even for non-hikers!
From Fort William you take the road to Glen Nevis and go past the Ben Nevis visitor centre. Keep going for another 10 minutes, over the river and onto a single-track road. Just when you think you may have gone the wrong way there is a small car park at the end.
The walk takes you through woods on a rocky track (wear hiking boots if you can). You can hear water throughout the walk but it’s only after about 30 mins that you see it rushing through the canyon. The walk then opens out into a plateau and you then see the waterfall in the distance.
Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain’s most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis!
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Jacobite Steam Train Photopoint
Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain’s most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis!
We are a museum set in Cameron Square which is just off of the centre of Fort William High Street. We have eight rooms packed with fascinating objects, from treasure from a shipwrecked Spanish Armada galleon to the bagpipes played at Bannockburn in 1314. Whether its archaeology, natural history, Commando training and weaponry, Highland crofting life, costumes and charms, Victorian times, silver, coins and medals, or even the history of mountain rescue, it can all be found at the West Highland Museum.
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West Highland Museum
Cameron SquareWe are a museum set in Cameron Square which is just off of the centre of Fort William High Street. We have eight rooms packed with fascinating objects, from treasure from a shipwrecked Spanish Armada galleon to the bagpipes played at Bannockburn in 1314. Whether its archaeology, natural history, Commando training and weaponry, Highland crofting life, costumes and charms, Victorian times, silver, coins and medals, or even the history of mountain rescue, it can all be found at the West Highland Museum.
NEVIS RANGE Mountain Experience is in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland, 7 miles north of Fort William. The Mountain Gondola will transport you to 650m on Aonach Mor where you'll find the Snowgoose restaurant & bar with awesome views, mountain trails and view point walks . In the winter, we're open for sledging, skiing and boarding. There's biking for all in Leanachan forest, plus bike wash, bike hire and a skills park. The NEVIS downhill track (with gondola uplift) hosts the Mountian Bike World Cup each year and is also home to the Top Chief Black Graded Enduro Trail. We hope you love it as much as we do!
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Nevis Range Mountain Resort
NEVIS RANGE Mountain Experience is in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland, 7 miles north of Fort William. The Mountain Gondola will transport you to 650m on Aonach Mor where you'll find the Snowgoose restaurant & bar with awesome views, mountain trails and view point walks . In the winter, we're open for sledging, skiing and boarding. There's biking for all in Leanachan forest, plus bike wash, bike hire and a skills park. The NEVIS downhill track (with gondola uplift) hosts the Mountian Bike World Cup each year and is also home to the Top Chief Black Graded Enduro Trail. We hope you love it as much as we do!
Wild Highland Outdoor Centre is a unique and fun experience for everyone. Located in the stunning village of Spean Bridge in the Scottish Highlands.
Wild Highland Outdoor Centre
West TirindrishWild Highland Outdoor Centre is a unique and fun experience for everyone. Located in the stunning village of Spean Bridge in the Scottish Highlands.