Staying In Fort William And A Number Of Magnificent Visitor Attractions Worth Visiting
Because the Scottish town of Inverness is now a city, Fort William is the largest town in the Highlands of Scotland. The town is a massively popular vacation destination with many folk arriving to go hill walking on Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain. In the article below I take a look at three different places worth a visit if you are visiting Fort William.
The Immensely Interesting West Highland Museum
Founded in 1922 was the West Highland Museum in Fort William. A group of people from Lochaber wanted to create a museum, about life in the Highlands, for the people of the Highlands. The present building was purchased in 1926 from the British Linen Bank, and can be found in Cameron Square, just off the Hight Street. Small but fascinating is how many people describe the museum. The exhibits of the museum present a delightful look into life in the West Highlands over the years. People from all walks of life are represented, through the magnificent collections of picture’s, photograph’s and artefact’s
The Superb Old Inverlochy Castle
In fort William there are two Inverlochy Castle’s, the Old Inverlochy Castle and the new Victorian, chateau-style Inverlochy Castle, erected in the village of Torlundy (which is now a luxury hotel). The Old castle was rumoured to have been constructed between 1270-1280, by John “the Black” Comyn, Lord of Badenoch and Lochaber, and chief of the Clan Comyn. Although the castle is in ruins, the layout hasn’t changed much since it was erected. Lord Abinger made enhancements and alterations to the house, in preparation of a visit by Queen Victoria. Old Inverlochy Castle is still an important part of English and Scottish history, because of the part it played during the Civil Wars of the 1640′s.
The Awe Inspiring Jacobite Steam Train
A trip on the Jacobite Steam Train, is an exciting way to explore the breathtaking scenery of the Highlands. The Fort William to the Mallaig journey takes one on a magical trip through the glens. One of the most riveting parts of the ride is traveling across the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which most travelers will recognize due to the fact that it has appeared in the films of the exploits of Harry Potter and his pals. The 84 mile trip takes you past Ben Nevis, Loch Nevis and Loch Morar, with a break in Glenfinnan before arriving in Mallaig. There is about an hour and half in which to explore Mallaig, before the return journey, back to Fort William. This journey has frequently been described as, one of the Great Railway Journeys of the planet.
There is plenty of accommodation in Fort William available to book online but you will find a comprehensive list of hotels in Fort William at http://www.fortwilliamhotelscotland.com/