Fort William, Ben Nevis & Lochaber

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Glen Etive

This particular region is home to some of Scotland's most archetypical assets. Think of Glencoe, the West Highland Way, mighty Ben Nevis or the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct.

So many highlights to see. So many roads, paths, tracks and trails to follow..... (Glen Etive might be an Idea!).

If you think Highland, this very region could very well be what you're looking for!

With sparkling Argyll & The Isles to the south and the many wonders of Isle of Skye & Kyle of Lochalsh to the north, there is a fascinating world to discover following Scotlands western shores.

A suggestion? Try the scenic route: "Ardnamurchan, Remote and Beautiful". Have a look here

Scenic Routes in the region

Site rating:

Although the featured attractions, sites and landmarks are always chosen by me, I have made a serious effort to differentiate 4 levels:

(***) This is, for whatever reason, a very personal favourite! Will definitely be on my itinerary! Could possibly be disappointing for someone else though.
(**) A major must-see tourist attraction that you can find in many a brochure.
(*) Worth seeing and possibly interesting if you happen to be in the vicinity.
(-) A hefty dollop of imagination is a must, but it might be interesting if you know the background.

Favorites:

Ardtornish Castle *** Location: Inninbeg / Plus code: G69W+JF Inninbeg, Oban

Glen Roy National Nature Reserve *** Location: Roybridge / Plus code: W6H2+4H Roy Bridge

Glencoe National Nature Reserve *** Location: Glencoe / Plus code: MW6J+3WR Ballachulish

Glenfinnan Monument *** Location: Glenfinnan / Plus code: VH97+M5 Glenfinnan

Glenfinnan Viaduct *** Location: Glenfinnan / Plus code: VHC7+JP Glenfinnan

Old Inverlochy Castle *** Location: Torlundy / Plus code: RWJ9+W2 Fort William

Prince's Cairn *** Location: Lochailort / Plus code: V7W3+3W Lochailort

Rannoch Moor *** Location: Rannoch Station / Plus code: MCPF+85 Kinlochleven

Tioram Castle *** Location: Cul Doirlinn / Plus code: Q5MC+QF Lochailort

And than there are.......

Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve ** Location: Strontian / Plus code: PF84+GV Strontian, Acharacle

Catholic Church of St Mary & St Finnan ** Location: Glenfinnan / Plus code: VHC5+H87 Glenfinnan

Clan Cameron Museum ** Location: Achnacarry / Plus code: WXVX+VP Achnacarry, Spean Bridge

Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall ** Location: Kinlochleven / Plus code: P29P+JMC Kinlochleven

Battle site of Inverlochy (1431) - Location: Fort William / Plus code: RWMF+22J Fort William

Battle site of Inverlochy (1645) - Location: Fort William / Plus code: RWJ7+9QR Fort William

Battle site of Maol Ruadh (1688) - Location: Roybridge / Plus code: W536+42R Roy Bridge

Mingary Castle * Location: Kilchoan / Plus code: MWV9+4W9 Camphouse, Acharacle