Visitor Attractions

Fort William is a great base for exploring the West Coast of Scotland, with so many easily accessible day tips, sights and activities. Whatever your interests are and most importantly, whatever the weather.  Below are some suggestions of things to do in Fort William and within an hours drive.

Fort William

• Three Wise Monkeys: Indoor climbing and bouldering wall 
• The Nevis Centre 
• Lochaber Leisure Centre 
• Fort William Golf Club 
• West Highland Museum 
• Steam Train to Glenfinnan and Mallaig
• Glen Nevis Visitor Centre
• Treasures of the Earth
• Wild About Lochaber
• Forestry Commission 
• Nevis Range

Ballachulish – 15 minute drive South

• Dragons Tooth Golf Course
• Vertical Descents: Water based activities 
• Ballachulish Slate Quarries 

Kinlochleven – 25 minutes drive South

• Via Ferrara 

Glencoe 35 minute drive

• Discover Glencoe 
• Glencoe Mountain Resort
• Rugged Coast

Glenfinnan – 30 minute drive North

• Glenfinnan Monument 
• Loch Shiel Cruise
• Glenfinnan Station Museum

Arisaig – 45 minute drive North 

• Arisaig Sea Kayak Centre 
• Traigh Golf Course
• Visit the Isle of Eigg 
• Mallaig Pool and Leisure Centre 

Mallaig – 55 minute drive North

• Minch Adventures 
• Mallaig Heritage Centre 
• Visit the Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve 

When you’ve finished exploring the west coast of Scotland. Be sure to check out our Fort William High Street and Places to Eat pages too.