Your guide to Fort William, Scotland from Cheap Hotels Ltd.
An extraordinary vacation awaits you in Fort William, the largest town in the Scottish Highlands. It is a popular destination with its location on the Road to the Isles. With its close proximity to Ben Nevis and other mountains, it is the perfect place for hillwalking and climbing. The famous Downhill Mountain Bike Track and the Great Cycle Way are also in this area, and the West Highland Way passes through the town. The combination of these walking and cycling areas and the spectacular scenery give it the name of the Outdoor Capital of the UK. The tradition of distilling whiskey is still carried on in Fort William. Take a tour of he Ben Bevis Distillery and have a taste of the fine product, called the Dew of Ben Nevis. Have a meal in the restaurant and make some purchases at the gift shop. Visit the ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle with its fantastic views of Ben Nevis. Learn the story of two important battles that were fought on this site in 1660. You can also visit the ruins of the Garrison that formed the basis of the original Fort William in the 1700's. Take a cruise on Loch Linnhe to see the seals or visit a sea-salmon farm to learn how these fishes are grown in this new type of farm. Some of the annual events that take place in Fort William include the Fort William Mountain Film festival, the Scottish Six Day Trials for motorcycle riders, and agricultural shows. There is a wide range of restaurants and takeaways offering many choices in cuisine and many of these locations will deliver to wherever you are staying. Choose to stay in one of the hotels in the town or in a quaint bed and breakfast in the forest or beside a meandering stream. You will be treated like family and no doubt you will want to make plans to return to Fort William to make new memories.
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