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Eat | Stay | See | Fort William If you are visiting Fort William, here are some options for accommodation, with a range to suit every budget. All accommodations are located within central Fort William, or are just a short journey from the train station. Accommodation List | Fort William Inverlochy Castle Myrtle Bank Guest House 5 Star Country House Hotel. Inverlochy is one 4 Star Guest House in a 1890’s Victorian villa located of Scotland’s finest luxury hotels beside Loch Linhe on the South side of Fort William Address: Torlundy, Fort William PH33 6SN Address: Achintore Rd, Fort William PH33 6RQ Location: 3.6 miles to Tom-na-Faire Station Square Location: 1.1 miles to Tom-na-Faire Station Square Phone: +44 (0)1397 702177 Phone: +44 (0)1397 702034 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.inverlochycastle.com Web: www.myrtlebankguesthouse.co.uk The Grange Huntingtower Lodge 5 Star Bed and Breakfast set high above Loch Linnhe with 4 Star Bed and Breakfast (Gold Green Tourism Award) superb views to the Ardgour hills Address: Druimarbin, Fort William, PH33 6RP Address: The Grange, Grange Road, Fort William, PH33 6JF Location: 2.7 miles to Tom-na-Faire Station Square Location: 1.3 miles to Tom-na-Faire Station Square Phone: +44 (0)1397 700 079 Phone: +44 (0)1397 705 516 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.huntingtowerlodge.com Web: www.grangefortwilliam.com When making a reservation, please mention that Wilderness Scotland have recommended them as a place to stay within Fort William. Alternatively please check out the Visit Scotland website for a wide variety of B&B’s, Guest Houses, Inns and hotels. www.visitscotland.com If you have any feedback regarding any of these accommodations – good or bad – please do let us know. If you choose to stay elsewhere and find somewhere you would recommend – especially if holds a Green Tourism award – please let us know so that we can add it to our list. Accommodation List | Fort William Nevis Bank Inn Lime Tree An Ealdhain 4 Star Small Hotel standing at the entrance to Glen Nevis, 4 star hotel and arts venue in a historic building from one of the most beautiful glens in the West Highlands 1850 overlooking the loch in the centre of Fort William Address: Belford Road, Fort William, PH33 6BY Address: The Old Manse, Achintore Road, Fort William PH33 6RQ Location: 0.8 miles to Tom-na-Faire Station Square Location: 0.9 miles to Tom-na-Faire Station Square Phone: +44(0)1397 705 721 Phone: +44(0)1397 701806 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.nevisbankinn.co.uk Web: www.limetreefortwilliam.co.uk The Willows Guest House Ardlinnie Bed & Breakfast 3 star Bed & Breakfast fun by a family. 10- 15 minute walk 4 star Bed & Breakfast which is family run and just 10 minutes along the loch to centre of Fort William walk along the loch to the centre of Fort William Address: The Willows, Achintore Road, Fort William PH33 6RQ Address: Achintore Rd, Fort William PH33 6RQ Location: 1.3 miles to Tom-na-Faire Station Square Location: 1.1 miles to Tom-Na-Faire Station Square Phone: +44(0)1397 705 122 Phone: +44(0)1397 700639 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.thewillowsfortwilliam.co.uk Web: www.rowantreehotel.com When making a reservation, please mention that Wilderness Scotland have recommended them as a place to stay within Fort William. Alternatively please check out the Visit Scotland website for a wide variety of B&B’s, Guest Houses, Inns and hotels. www.visitscotland.com If you have any feedback regarding any of these accommodations – good or bad – please do let us know. If you choose to stay elsewhere and find somewhere you would recommend – especially if holds a Green Tourism award – please let us know so that we can add it to our list. Places to go and see | Fort William Ben Nevis Jacobite Steam Train The highest mountain in the British Isles at 1345m. The The Jacobite is a steam locomotive-hauled tourist train summit, which is the collapsed dome of an ancient volcano, service that operates over part of the West Highland features the ruins of an observatory which was continuously Railway Line in Scotland. The Jacobite runs a distance staffed between 1883 and 1904. of 41 miles between Fort William and Mallaig, passing through a beautiful area. The route is also the same shown in the Harry Potter films. Steall Waterfall Old Inverlochy Castle The spectacular waterfall is situated in Glen Nevis near Fort Ruins of a 13th-century castle that was built in the William. It’s Scotland’s second highest waterfall with a single 1200s by the Comyns of Badenoch. There’s a legend it drop of 120 metres. was sited on the remains of a fort dating back at least a further five hundred years. West Highland Museum Ben Nevis Distillery Situated in the High Street of Fort William, The West Highland Ben Nevis Distillery is one of the oldest licensed Museum’s collections tell the story of the region and its history. distilleries in Scotland. The distillery is nestled at The most renowned and unusual collection relates to Bonnie the foot of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Prince Charlie and the Jacobite cause. Public Transport in Fort William For information on public transport around Fort William including a journey planner visit www.plusbus.info/fortwilliam Places to eat | Fort William Ben Nevis Inn | British/Pub | www.ben-nevis-inn.co.uk Crannog Seafood Restaurant | Seafood/British | www.crannog.net Brown’s Restaurant at Nevis Bank Inn | British/Scottish | www.nevisbankinn.co.uk/restaurantbar Glen Nevis Restaurant & Lounge Bar | British/Scottish Pub | www.glennevisrestaurant.co.uk/#eat-and-drink Garrison West | British/Gastropub | www.garrisonwest.co.uk The Crofter | British/Scottish Pub | www.crofterbar.co.uk The Stables Restaurant & Grill | Steakhouse/Pub | www.the-stables-grill.co.uk Public Transport in Fort William For information on public transport around Fort William including a journey planner visit www.plusbus.info/fortwilliam Get in touch Tel UK: +44 (0) 1479 420 020 Tel US: 866-740-3890 Email: [email protected] Wilderness Scotland Dalfaber Drive Aviemore Highlands Scotland PH22 1ST If you have any questions about our trips or booking T&Cs you’ll find most of the answers on our website in the frequently asked questions section. www.wildernessscotland.com/faq.