Gerd Muller Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Going up to Fort William area for a few days next week. Never been up that way before. Can people reccommend some sites to see, great views, castles etc. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Fredrickson Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Take a drive up by Loch Ness - Urquhart Castle is on its banks and if you continue upto Inverness then Fort George is on the east side on the way out towards Culloden. Check Historic Scotland & Visit Scotland for more info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yvonnejambo Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 That should say a wee bit up north . Havent been to Fort William in a few years and it was only work. Plenty touristy stuff around there though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
269miles Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Take a drive west (about one hour) to Arisaig , Loch Morar (deepest loch in Scotland). Some of the scenes from Local Hero were shot around Arisaig. The scenery is fantasic and the beaches are stunning (not that you'll be swimming !) and great views towards Skye and some other islands. Chances of seeing seals and killer whales. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ferris Bueller Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Going up to Fort William area for a few days next week. Never been up that way before. Can people reccommend some sites to see, great views, castles etc. Cheers Right yer a lucky son of a bitch first of all , Up north is the dugs bawz maybe no the best time o the year right enough but a fine fine place to be AND YER ONLY ON HERE TO RUB IT IN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Midloth_Iain Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Fort William itself is nothing special, you really need to get out of town to appreciate the area, which in the current weather conditions might be tricky. If the weather is kind, the road through Glenfinnan,to Morar and Mallaig is magnificent ( The Road To the Isles ) Check out : http://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/tour.html and http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/glenfinnan/glenfinnan/index.html Glencoe as well obviously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tott Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge,couple of miles north of Fort William.Worth a visit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Fredrickson Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge,couple of miles north of Fort William.Worth a visit. Howcould I forget that - I have some stunning photo of it too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_ Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Fort William itself is nothing special, you really need to get out of town to appreciate the area, which in the current weather conditions might be tricky. If the weather is kind, the road through Glenfinnan,to Morar and Mallaig is magnificent ( The Road To the Isles ) Check out : http://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/tour.html and http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/glenfinnan/glenfinnan/index.html Glencoe as well obviously. If the weather's good, it might be an idea to carry on west and head into Ardnamurchan. Some of the finest beaches known to man and stunning views over to Rum and Eigg. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanB Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Go to the Gondolas on Aonach Mor at the Nevis Range ski centre. Its a great way to get over 2,000 feet up a mountain and theres a restaurant at the top. http://www.nevisrange.co.uk/winter/index.asp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Sidious Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Take a drive up by Loch Ness - Urquhart Castle is on its banks and if you continue upto Inverness then Fort George is on the east side on the way out towards Culloden. Check Historic Scotland & Visit Scotland for more info Done this for my 30th last January. Done the boat trip on the loch and I insisted on sitting on the top deck. Both wife and I frozen silly. Did not even see Nessie.... January is out of season so it was only us and the army at Fort George. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
269miles Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 If the weather's good, it might be an idea to carry on west and head into Ardnamurchan. Some of the finest beaches known to man and stunning views over to Rum and Eigg. It's a long way to go just so you can say you've been to the most westerly point in mainland Britain. Apart from that I have memories of one of the worst drives of my life although it was very beautiful there. I can recall a lighthouse and an 'olde tea shoppe' but that's about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Plockton's worth a visit, if only to stock up on Hamish Macbeth merchandise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig_ Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 It's a long way to go just so you can say you've been to the most westerly point in mainland Britain. Apart from that I have memories of one of the worst drives of my life although it was very beautiful there. I can recall a lighthouse and an 'olde tea shoppe' but that's about it. Aye, to be fair you wouldn't go there for the nightlife! Still probably my favourite place in the UK though (apart from Tynecasle, obviously!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gerd Muller Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Fantasic guys, going to write down the places and hopefully visit a few of them. Only plan to stay in Fort William once them move on for the 2nd night. Looking forward to it because the amount of people I've spoke to that says the scenery is unbelieve. taking ma new digitial camera too so hoping for good pictures. Hopefully the girlfriend will be weak at the knees Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 We stayed up in Oban then travelled to Fort William before and stumbled upon this restaurant.........truly wonderful. http://www.pierhousehotel.co.uk Only about 27 miles south of Fort William...gotta try it........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Going up to Fort William area for a few days next week. Never been up that way before. Can people reccommend some sites to see, great views, castles etc. Cheers The Grog and Gruel is a real ale paradise. Climb Ben Nevis if the weather is good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Tolbooth Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Once had a cracking night in a pub in Caol, I think it was called the Loch Inn but might be wrong, some nice wee genuine B&B's there as well if thats your thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FinnBarr Saunders Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Got a mate whose got a sister in FW. She says to avoid the High Street at weekends as its a battlefield with polish gangs fighting each other! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gerd Muller Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Got a mate whose got a sister in FW. She says to avoid the High Street at weekends as its a battlefield with polish gangs fighting each other! shocking behaviour, wouldn't see that happening in Kirkcaldy! Will basically pass through Fort William but a few older guys from work say to head past Fort William on the road to Mallaig and possibly Skye. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yvonnejambo Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hope the weather gets better for you as its pretty horrible just now. Ullapool is a good place to come but much better in the summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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