Ben Nevis, at 1344 metres, is the highest mountain in Britain. The name ‘Nevis’ is possibly derived from a Gaelic word meaning ‘venemous’. If so this would certainly capture the dark side of this peak which rises dramatically behind the...

Situated by the pretty River Nevis this visitor centre is, for many, the starting point for an assault on Ben Nevis. The centre has a wealth of information on the natural history and geology of the mountain. Learn about the...

The Jacobite Steam Train is the most scenic way to travel from Fort William to Mallaig. Passengers can choose to travel one way en route to the Isle of Skye or opt for the 84 mile round trip. The train...

Comprising 9 locks at the southern end of the Caledonian Canal, Neptune’s Staircase is a dramatic sight. The locks are now operated by hydraulics but it still takes vessels (mainly leisure boats) an hour or more to pass through. The...

Set on the banks of the River Lochy, Old Inverlochy Castle is so named to avoid confusion with the Victorian Inverlochy Castle Hotel. Although ruined, the castle is surprisingly complete with thirty foot high curtain walls. Built in the 13th...

Treasures of the Earth offers one of Europe’s finest private collections of gemstones, crystals and fossils. Taking over 500 million years to create, the collection ranges from casts of T-Rex and a Sabre-tooth tiger, to fossils and amazingly glamorous gemstones....

One of Europe’s finest collections of gemstones, crystals and fossils are set in simulated caves, caverns and mining scenes. There are casts of T-Rex and a sabre-toothed tiger, together with fossil fish and dinosaur bones. Located on the outskirts of...

The West Highland Museum is an independent and self-financing organisation, situated at the heart of the main square in Fort William. The museum is most famous for its Jacobite collections, as well as an extensive series of artefacts from...

The Witch’s Trails are home to the World Cup mountain bike circuit on the slopes of Aonach Mor, next door to Ben Nevis and Fort William. The world cup events use a gruelling downhill course as well as a cross...

The Cameron Clan are one of the most important families ever to have lived in Scotland. At one time, clans controlled many of the areas of Scotland and there were ongoing disputes between each other over territory and power...

High above Spean Bridge and bearing the words “United we conquer” and “This country was their training ground” stands this seventeen foot high monument. Designed by Scott Sutherland and unveiled by the Queen Mother in 1952, the three bronze figures...

Nevis Range is one of the Scottish Highlands premier tourist attractions offering walking (in all seasons), skiing & snowboarding and mountain biking. The Nevis Range has the only mountain gondola lift in Britain, which climbs 2,150 feet up the north...

The Vertical Descents Adventure Centre is situated in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. The centre offers a wide range of exhilarating activities including canyoning, white water rafting, fun yakking, bridge swing, paintball and mountain biking. With over 8 years experience...