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Things to do in Fort William
The best holidays are planned around great days out. Here's what's on the doorstep in Fort William, from big-ticket attractions to rainy-day savers.
Museums & Galleries
0.2 mi from Fort William
Lochaber Archive
Lochaber Archive Centre, in Fort William's Alexander Ross House, collects and preserves historical records relating to Lochaber, with collections spanning from the 17th century to...
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0.3 mi from Fort William
West Highland Museum
The West Highland Museum sits in Cameron Square, Fort William, in one of the oldest museums in the Highlands, founded in 1922. Its collections centre on Bonnie Prince Charlie and t...
1.9 mi from Fort William
Treasures of the Earth
Treasures of the Earth is a private collection of Crystals, Gemstones and Fossils, housed in a building previously a Catholic Church and founded over 20 years ago by a father and s...
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13.5 mi from Fort William
Glenfinnan Station Museum
Glenfinnan Station Museum sits right beside a working railway station in the Scottish Highlands, celebrating the history of the West Highland Line. You can explore an indoor exhibi...
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26.9 mi from Fort William
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace sits at the head of Loch Etive near Taynuilt in Argyll, close to Glen Nant National Nature Reserve. Founded in 1753 by a Cumbrian ironmaster drawn by t...
27.6 mi from Fort William
Clansman Centre
The Clansman Centre is a small museum entered through a 19th century schoolhouse, where you step back into the 17th century Highlands. Inside, you'll find a recreated Highland turf...
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Where to stay near Fort William
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Fort William?
The list below shows attractions nearby with distances from Fort William.
What can we do in Fort William when it rains?
Museums, galleries and aquariums are your friends — filter the list below by category and keep a couple in reserve for wet days.
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