Also known as the Gateway to the Highlands and the Lake District, Fort William is one of the most beautiful small towns in all of Scotland. Whether you are visiting Fort William for a few days or an extended period of time, there are many things to do here!
From golfing at one of four courses within the area to hiking, fishing, horse riding, spa days, and more, there’s always something that will suit your interests. And if you’re looking for an epic adventure or a romantic getaway, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better option than Fort William.
Here is our list of favorite things to do in Fort William, Scotland.
The 43 Most Popular Things To Do In Fort William, Scotland
43. Bronze Ford Model T
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: PH33 Dudley Road Fort William
42. Wild Mountain Guides
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: Pob’s Dr Corpach Fort William
Tel: 7542-221937
Web Address: http://wildmountainguides.co.uk/
41. Banavie Swing Bridge
4.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: Banavie Caol Fort William
40. Sgiath Chùil
4.0 (2 reviews)
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39. Mullach nan Coirean
4.8 (5 reviews)
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38. Lochan Lunn Da-Bhra
5.0 (5 reviews)
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37. Aonach Beag
4.9 (7 reviews)
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36. The Old Fort of Fort William
3.8 (9 reviews)
Location: Fort William
Web Address: https://wildlochaber.com/fort-william/history/the-fort-fort-william
35. Sgùrr a’Mhaim
5.0 (9 reviews)
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34. Càrn Dearg Meadhonach
5.0 (9 reviews)
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33. Official end of the West Highland Way
4.7 (10 reviews)
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Location: Fort William
Web Address: https://westhighlandway.org/the-route/kinlochleven-to-fort-william/
32. Cameron Square
4.5 (13 reviews)
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Location: PH33 Dudley Road Fort William
31. Stob Bàn
4.9 (14 reviews)
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30. Aonach Mòr
4.7 (19 reviews)
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29. Kilmallie Free Church of Scotland
4.8 (20 reviews)
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Location: Glenpane Street Caol Fort William
Tel: 1397-708710
Web Address: http://kilmalliefreechurch.org/
28. Carn Mor Dearg
4.8 (24 reviews)
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27. Duncansburgh Church
4.3 (24 reviews)
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Location: The Parade Fort William
Tel: 1397-702297
Web Address: http://thedmac.co.uk/
26. Cow Hill Trail
4.6 (30 reviews)
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Location: Unnamed Rd. Fort William
25. Carn Mor Dearg Arete
4.8 (35 reviews)
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Location: Fort William
24. Loch Eil
4.6 (43 reviews)
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23. Dun Deardail Fort
4.5 (43 reviews)
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Location: Blarmachfoldach Fort William
22. St Andrew’s Church : Fort William
4.6 (50 reviews)
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Location: 6 High Street Fort William
Tel: 1397-702979
Web Address: https://scotland.anglican.org/church/st-andrew-fort-william/
21. Lochan Meall An T-suidhe
4.9 (50 reviews)
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20. Caol Beach
4.2 (79 reviews)
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Location: Caol Fort William
19. Glen Roy National Nature Reserve
4.8 (94 reviews)
Location: Roy Bridge
Tel: 1397-704716
Web Address: https://nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/scotlands-national-nature-reserves/glen-roy-national-nature-reserve
18. Glen Nevis Rope Bridge
4.8 (115 reviews)
Location: PH33 Glen Nevis Fort William
17. 3 Wise Monkeys Climbing Centre
4.9 (127 reviews)
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Location: Fassifern Road Fort William
Tel: 1397-600200
Web Address: https://threewisemonkeysclimbing.com/
16. River Nevis
4.8 (205 reviews)
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15. Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve
4.8 (269 reviews)
Location: Aberarder Newtonmore
Web Address: https://nature.scot/creag-meagaidh
14. Lower Falls
4.7 (280 reviews)
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Location: Fort William
13. The Nevis Centre
4.2 (363 reviews)
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Location: An Aird Fort William
Tel: 1397-700707
Web Address: http://neviscentre.co.uk/
12. Treasures of the Earth
4.3 (778 reviews)
Location: treasure of the earth Corpach Fort William
Tel: 1397-772283
Web Address: http://treasuresoftheearth.co.uk/
11. Nevis Range Mountain Gondola
4.6 (781 reviews)
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Location: Nevis Range Development Co P Fort William
Web Address: https://nevisrange.co.uk/mountain-gondola/
10. Steall Waterfall
4.9 (1,315 reviews)
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Location: Old Military Road Fort William
9. Nevis Range Mountain Resort
4.6 (3,894 reviews)
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Location: Torlundy Fort William
Tel: 1397-705825
Web Address: https://nevisrange.co.uk/
8. Commando Memorial
4.6 (4,527 reviews)
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Location: Spean Bridge
Web Address: http://undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/speanbridge/commando/
Our Top picks
7. Lochaber Geopark
4.8 (22 reviews)
Location: 55A High Street Fort William
Tel: 1397-705314
Web Address: http://lochabergeopark.org.uk/
6. West Coast Railways Jacobite Steam Train
3.7 (65 reviews)
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Location: Fort William Travel Centre MacFarlane Way Fort William
Web Address: https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/jacobite/steam-train-trip
5. West Highland Museum
4.7 (156 reviews)
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Location: Cameron Square Fort William
Tel: 1397-702169
Web Address: http://westhighlandmuseum.org.uk/
4. Old Inverlochy Castle
4.2 (1,751 reviews)
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Location: Fort William
Tel: 7895-643214
Web Address: http://inverlochycastle.co.uk/
3. Ben Nevis
4.8 (1,791 reviews)
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2. Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
4.3 (2,219 reviews)
Location: Visitor Centre Glen Nevis Fort William
Tel: 1349-781401
Web Address: https://bennevis.co.uk/visitor-centre/
1. Neptune’s Staircase
4.5 (3,110 reviews)
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Location: Banavie Fort William
Web Address: https://scottishcanals.co.uk/locations/neptunes-staircase/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fort William, Scotland! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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