The town of Fort William is in the western Highlands, at the head of Loch Linnhe and at the foot of Scotland’s highest peak, Ben Nevis. It is in the heart of the district of Lochaber – self styled outdoor capital of the UK. Fort William is the perfect base for walking or climbing on Ben Nevis; exploring countless other peaks and glens; skiing or mountain biking at the Nevis Range; exploring film locations such as the famous Glenfinnan railway viaduct that featured prominently in the Harry Potter films, and much more. Search for accommodation around Fort William here.
The villages of Glencoe and Ballachulish, and the famous and stunning Glen Coe valley, are a few miles to the south of Fort William in the south of Lochaber (Nether Lochaber). Glencoe and Ballachulish villages lie on beautiful Loch Leven while up the glen on the edge of Rannoch Moor is the Glencoe Mountain ski centre and the spectacular crags and iconic view of Buachaille Etive Mor (The Buachaille), the big herdsman of Etive. Glencoe and Ballachulish are great locations from which to explore the area, book accommodation here.
Discover and explore the Fort William, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe area through the articles and links below.
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Fort William, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe select photo gallery
An ascent of Beinn Odhar Bheag and Beinn Mhic Cedidh graced by a white tailed eagle flyby
A visit to the Silver Sands of Morar at Camusdarach, Loch Morar and Stoul on Loch Nevis, and lovely winter light
February days in Lochaber – an evening above Glen Coe, Glen Roy hills and a wander to the CIC Hut of Ben Nevis
Glen Etive – A February Day of Wild Showers
