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Glencoe Visitor Centre
Argyll,
PH49 4LA
Tel: 01855 811307
Fax: 01855 812010
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Opened in May 2002, this adventurous £3million project by the National Trust for Scotland tells visitors about the history and ecology of the unique and fascinating Glencoe region using interactive displays. The building itself is designed to be unobtrusive and have a low environmental impact and has won awards for its unique design.
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The Jacobite Steam Train Day Tours
Fort William Railway Station,
Fort William,
PH33 6EW
Tel: 01524 732100
Fax: 01524 735518
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Described as one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World you too can enjoy some of the most breathtaking and beautiful scenery in Scotland. There really is no better way to enjoy the wild beauty and history of the West Highlands.
Harry Potter and the Jacobite meet. The film "Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets" used part of the route on which the Jacobite runs. The scene of "Hogwarts Express" traveling across a viaduct with a blue Ford Anglia flying around the train was filmed on the Glenfinnan Viaduct, some 16 miles west of Fort William.
The Jacobite Steam train operates from Fort William to Mallaig Monday to Friday 16th June to 3rd October Sundays 27th July to 31st August. All trains depart 10:20 and return at 16:00pm. It really is a great day out for all the family.
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Inverlochy Castle
Fort William
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The original Inverlochy Castle, not to be confused with the much later hotel of the same name, was built in the 13 th Century and is one of Scotland’s earliest stone castles. Despite being superseded by Oliver Cromwell’s fortified citadel in 1654, Inverlochy Castle outlasted its replacement and today its complete, albeit ruined structure stands firm and proud.
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Glen Nevis Visitor Centre
Glen Nevis,
Fort William,
PH33 6PF
Tel: 01397 705 922
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The Glen Nevis Visitor Centre is located in a simply stunning Highland setting and is home to an interactive exhibition of the natural history, wildlife and social history of Glen Nevis and Ben Nevis, which at 4406 feet, is the UK’s highest mountain.
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Retro Touring
Druimarbin,
Fort William,
PH33 6RP
Tel: 01397 700079
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What better way to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Highlands than with the top down on a classic British sports car for that really exhilarating feeling? Other vehicles are also available for hire, from a luxurious Daimler to the “Lagganmore Distillery” Bedford lorry as seen on the TV series “Monarch of the Glen”.
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Lochaber Watersports
North Ferry View,
Old Ferry Road,
North Ballachulish,
PH33 6SA
Tel: 01855 821391
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Positioned on the shores of the picturesque Loch Leven, Lochaber Watersports offers glorious sailing in a scenic setting. Sail boats, yachts, powerboats, dinghies, rowing boats and canoes are all available and full safety cover is on hand at all times.
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Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre
Glenmore,
Acharacle,
Argyll,
PH36 4JG
Tel/Fax: 01972 500209
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This award-winning Centre provides an introduction to the natural history of Ardnamurchan, the most westerly part of the British mainland. From interactive displays combining entertainment and education, Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre makes a fascinating day out for visitors of all ages.
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Aluminium Story Visitor Centre
Linnhe Road,
Kinlochleven,
Argyll,
PA50 4SJ
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With the coming of the British Aluminium Company to Lochleven in 1904, the region was transformed, with the spectacular eight mile long Blackwater Reservoir being built and used to generate electricity for the smelting of aluminium. After the demise of the works in 2000 a visitor centre took its place, using imaginative interactive displays to tell the story of aluminium production and hydroelectricity.
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Bruce Watt Cruises
The Pier,
Mallaig,
PH41 4QG
Tel: 01687 462320
Fax: 01687 462320
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An all year round ferry service from Mallaig, exploring the splendid Inverie, Tarbet and Loch Nevis scenery. A fast boat is also available for hire.
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Mallaig Marine World
The Harbour,
Mallaig,
PH41 4PX
Tel: 01687 462292
Fax: 01687 462292
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A unique experience allowing visitors to meet Mallaig’s local sealife face-to-face in a highly original marine aquarium and learn about the region’s fishing heritage. Open 7 days.
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Dive & Sea the Hebrides
Shorepark,
Lochbay,
Waternish,
Isle of Skye,
IV55 8GD
Phone: 01470 592219
FAX: 01470-592399
Mobile: 07980-106263 / 07778-761313
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Shoreside dive centre with accommodation for divers. Excellent varied diving in good visability with abundant life and colour. Diving air and dive boat charter available. Free jetty and moorings.
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Dunvegan Castle,
Isle of Skye,
IV55 8WF,
Scotland
Tel: 01470 521206
Fax: 01470 521205
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Stronghold of the Chiefs of McLeod for over 800 years, Dunvegan Castle is an imposing landmark on the island’s skyline. The 14th Century keep, 15th Century tower and a hall built in the 17th Century have been continuously occupied by the chiefs of the clan MacLeod since at least 1270, longer than any other family castle in Scotland. Today, the castle is open to the public and artefacts such as the Fairy Flag of Dunvegan, Rory Mor’s drinking horn, and interesting memorabilia relating to Bonnie Prince Charlie are testament to the castle’s proud historic importance.
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The Isle of Skye Brewing Company.
The Pier,
Uig,
Isle of Skye,
Scotland
IV49 9XP
Tel: 01470542477
Fax: 01470 542488
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The Isle of Skye Brewery opened in December 1995 in purpose-built premises at Uig. Skye beers are exported to Japan, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Denmark and Spain and have been recognised in several awards at beer festivals and elsewhere throughout the UK as well as abroad. There is a shop at the brewery, retailing brewery souvenirs and Skye, and other Scottish, bottled beers and country wines. Tours are available, preferably by prior arrangement.
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Skye Adventure Cruising
18 Varrigill House,
The Green,
Portree,
Isle of Skye,
IV51 9BY.
Tel: 01478-613161 / 07818-056104
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Sailing trips from Portree Harbour.
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Armadale Castle Gardens & The Museum of the Isles
Armadale,
Sleat,
Isle of Skye,
IV45 8RS.
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40 acres of exotic trees, shrubs and flowers, Visitor Centre, Licensed Restaurant and Shop plus much more to enjoy. Open daily April to October, from 9.30am to 5.30pm.
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Seaprobe Atlantis
4 Upper Breakish
Isle of Skye
IV42 8PY
Tel/Fax: (01471) 822 716
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Operating within the Marine Special Area of Conservation at Kyle of Lochalsh in Scotland, the Atlantis gives you a unique opportunity to explore the rich diversity of marine life from the UK's only semi-submersible passenger vessel.
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