Because the Scottish town of Inverness is now a city, Fort William is the largest town in the Highlands of Scotland. Fort William is a massively popular tourist destination with numerous people appearing to climb Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain. In the article that follows I introduce three different visitor attractions well worth visiting if you are taking a vacation in Fort William.
The Incredibly Interesting West Highland Museum
The West Highland Museum in Fort William was founded in 1922. 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 is located in Cameron Square, just off the Hight Street. Small but fascinating is how a lot of people describe the museum. The exhibits in the museum present a delightful look into the way of life in the West Highlands over the years. Folk from all walks of life are represented, through the superb collections of artefact’s, photograph’s and picture’s
The Imposing Old Inverlochy Castle
In fort William there are two Inverlochy Castle’s, the Old Inverlochy Castle and the more recent Victorian, chateau-style Inverlochy Castle, erected in the village of Torlundy (which is now a luxurious hotel). The Old castle was rumoured to of been built 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 altered very much since it was constructed. Lord Abinger made alterations and enhancements to the house, for a visit by Queen Victoria. Old Inverlochy Castle remains an important part of English and Scottish history, because of the role it played during the Civil Wars of the 1640’s.
The Charming Jacobite Steam Train
An excursion on the Jacobite Steam Train, is an exhilarating way to enjoy the awe inspiring scenery of the Highlands. The Fort William to the Mallaig trip takes you on a breathtaking tour through the glens. One of the most sensational parts of the journey is going over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which the majority of folk|people will recognize thanks to the fact that it appears in the films of the exploits of Harry Potter and his pals. The 84 mile trip takes you past Loch Nevis, Loch Morar and Ben Nevis, with a stop in Glenfinnan before reaching Mallaig. There is about an hour and half in which to look around Mallaig, before the return journey, back to Fort William. This journey has often been declared, one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World.
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/
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