Things to do at Taransay

Activities in and around Fort William

There are many places of interest in Fort William and surrounding area here are just a few.

Ben Nevis Distillery, visitors can see around the distillery, visit the gift shop and have a coffee or a snack. www.bennevisdistillery.com

Treasures of the Earth Exhibition, a unique visitor attraction of interest to both adults and youngsters Tel 01397 772 283 for details

West Highland Museum in the centre of Fort William, which has a fascinating display of Jacobite memorabilia etc. westhighlandmuseum.org.uk

Old Inverlochy Castle shortly before the turning onto the Road to the Isles at the A830.  The ruins are in a lovely setting along the River Lochy. inverlochycastle.co.uk

Raceway Kart Centre for go-karting at Blar Mhor, en route to Corpach one mile from the town centre. www.racewaykartingcentre.co.uk

Nevis Range Gondola which serves the ski centre / snow boarding during the winter months, but is also a very popular attraction in summer. It takes the visitor 2150 feet (650m) up Aonach Mor where there are great views over Fort William and surrounding area.. Great food is served in the licensed restaurant. www.nevis-range.co.uk

The Caledonian Canal and Neptune’s Staircase, a line of seven lochs linking Loch Linnhe and the freshwater lochs of the Great Glen: Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness. Read more in Undiscovered Scotland. 

Fort William is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Scotland. The area has something to offer everyone, activities such as walking, mountaineering, ski-ing, golf and cycling. If you want to have a relaxing holiday, and enjoy spectacular scenery come and visit this part of the Highlands.

Ben Nevis is Britains highest mountain, set in Glen Nevis, used as a location for films such as Rob Roy and Braveheart .

Road to the Isles. A lovely day trip option is a drive along the Road to the Isles to the fishing village of Mallaig, on your way there you will pass the Silver Sands of Morar, beautiful sandy beaches, an ideal spot for a picnic lunch.

West Highland Line. The journey by train from Fort William to Mallaig is truly beautiful. The Jacobite steam train runs 6 times per week during June –September.

Glenfinnan is a lovely little place only 15 miles from Fort William ,there is a visitor centre giving you all the history of the area, and there is a fine monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie. www.visitglenfinnan.co.uk

Stay at Taransay and you will find Fort William has lots to offer, as well as spectacular scenery, we have many varied places to eat and drink, suiting all tastes and pockets.

Come and Enjoy.

Ben Nevis

Nevis Range Gondola

Sunset at Glenfinnan

West Highland Line

Commando Memorial, Spean Bridge

Eilean Donan Castle