Gowan Brae House
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Fort William Attractions:
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are many different attractions in and around Fort William
for locals and Tourists alike.
Beautiful Glen Nevis lies at the foot of Britains highest
mountain and the scenery is truly breathtaking. Accessible
by road or foot, the Glen is seven miles long and the road
narrows to single track at the Lower Falls. A further two
mile stretch ends at the car park where the keen walker can
leave their vehicle and take the 20 minute trek through the
Gorge. The end of the walk is worth waiting for. Don't
forget your camera!!!
A 35 minute drive west from Fort William will take you to
the famous village of Glenfinnan. It was here, in 1745, that
Prince Charles Edward Stewart marched south with the
gathered clans.
The Glenfinnan Monument was erected to commemorate all those
who fought and died for The Cause.
Fort William to Mallaig along the beautiful Road To The Isles - video
From mid June until the end of September, "The Jacobite"
steam train runs from Fort William to the fishing port of
Mallaig following the famous Road to the Isles. Winding its
way through Corpach, Glenfinnan and Arisaig the views of the
West Highland countryside are second to none. The rail
journey crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a curved structure
of concrete, 100 feet high and 416 yards in lenght. It
consists of 21 arched spans of 50 feet each and was built by
Robert MacAlpine. This was the first concrete viaduct to be
built in Britain. Folklore has it that during construction a
horse and cart fell into one of the viaducts piers and
remains entombed there to this day.
Listed below are a number of places to visit along with the time taken to get there by road.
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Photo Gallery :
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Gowan Brae Entrance
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Bedroom 2 - Double en-suite
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Bedroom 3 - Double ensuite
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Dining Room at Gowan Brae
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Dining Room
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Deer in back garden
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Highland Cattle Glen Nevis
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Highland Cow Glen Nevis
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Highland Cattle in Glen Nevis
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Caledonian Canal
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Ben Nevis from Corpach Basin
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Fort William from Corpach
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Neptunes Staircase
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Lord of the Glens negotiates
Neptune's Staircase
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Caledonian Canal beside
Neptunes Staircase |
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Loch Linnhe
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Soutars Lass returning from
Seal Island Boat Trip |
Sunset from Arisaig
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Glencoe
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Urquhart Castle Loch Ness
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Fort Augustus Abbey Loch Ness
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Glenfinnan Monument
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Glen Loy looking towards
Nevis Range |
Laggan Dam
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The Gorge Glen Nevis
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Glenfinnan Lochan
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Glenfinnan Monument
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Glen Nevis Fort William
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Gondola Cable Car Aonach Mor
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Loch Shiel from Glenfinnan
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View from Ben Nevis
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Steamtrain over
Glenfinnan Viaduct |
Steam Train to Mallaig from
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Fort William & Ben Nevis
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Glen Roy
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Sunset over Loch Linnhe
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World cup Bike Race
on Aonach Mor |
Ben Nevis and Caledonian
Canal Fort William |
Gondola and bike up Aonach Mor
to Nevis range |
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Mountain Bike World Cup
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Last leg of World Cup Bike Race
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View from top of Gondola Station |
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Aonach Mor Ski Runs
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Eilean Donan Castle
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Loch Shiel near Glenfinnan |
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Entrance to Gowan Brae House
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Heavy Snow outside
Gowan Brae B&B |
Steall Falls - Waterfall
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