Fort William

Welcome to Fort William, the outdoor capital of the UK which forms the major chunk of West Highlands of Scotland. Fort William has everything that you could dream for. From superb shopping options, to an impressive line up of outdoor activities and the breathtaking country sides all make it a favourite haunt of vacationers in the whole of western highlands. There are dime a dozen self catering cottages to cater to eclectic tastes of the visitors. Savour the heady Highland culture and clan history and explore its imposing mountains, pristine lochs and rivers and breathe a whiff of fresh mountain air to pep up your tired nerves. . It is an upbeat, jovial and vivacious city famous for its friendly populace, an impressive festival calendar and a blistering nightlife among others.

There are choke a block dance clubs and pubs where you can get loads of unadulterated fun and the timeless charm of the bygone. Experience the magical effect cast by the tartan-clad dancers, bagpipes, and other traditional Highland instruments every night during May to September. There are countless restaurants where you can dig into the authentic Scottish tastes and experience the fabled Highland hospitality.

Some of the attractions in and around the city centre include the imposing Town Pier and the Inverlochy castle among others that lend an air of exuberance and opulence to its pretty alleyways. While at Fort William you cannot afford to miss out the fabulous eating and drinking opportunities including good fish and chips and the prize winning Crannog Seafood Restaurant along with a bevy of exotic Scottish ale in some of the cheapest pubs that you might have ever seen!

The town happens to be the finishing point of the oldest and the most prominent long distance walk way. There is no dearth of activities here. The alfresco travellers can head to the imposing hills while the culture vultures would find the West Highland Museum too irresistible. However, no visit to Fort William would be complete without taking a glance of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in UK. It offers breathtaking views across the Loch while the adventure tourists can indulge in many activities like climbing and trekking.

Whatever be the reason or season of your visit to this enchanting city, the bottom line is that it is an essential stopover for all connoisseurs with a penchant for all fine things in life.