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Blairbeg Park
Blairbeg Park is sporting venue that primarily hosts shinty and is home to the Glenurqhuart Shinty Club. Apart from that, it also hosts cultural and entertaining events on a regular basis.
West Highland Museum
West Highland Museum in Cameron Square is thought to be one of Fort William's oldest buildings. Inside, you'll find displays of the area's natural and cultural history, and archaeology. The icing on the cake is a display of artifacts from the 1745 rebellion, including a secret portrait of the young pretender himself. Wheelchair visitors have level access and special toilet facilities.
Clan Cameron Museum
Even if you are not of the Clan Cameron, this small museum is worth a visit. Displays cover the pretender's last refuge and many exhibits from the 1745 rebellion, a great deal of clan and regimental history, and commando items (they were trained nearby during WW2). Under special circumstances and by appointment the museum may be opened out of season.
Highland Folk Museum
Reckoned as the foremost open-air museum of Britain, the Highland Folk Museum is a fascinating spot for history buffs and culture enthusiasts. Opened for public viewing in 1944, the museum attempts to re-create ancient culture and the old-school way of living as witnessed in the Highlands. The museum comprises reconstructed buildings from the 18th Century, a township belonging to the 1700's, a working farm and various archives and photographs. The museum holds systematic collections of various artifacts that retell the stirring history of the land. Right from agricultural elements, domestic life, crafts, trades and the lives and times of the region’s inhabitants, the wholesome artefacts of the museum chronicle multiple facets.
Loch Ness
One of the most famous lochs (or lakes as non-Scots say) in the world, Loch Ness is best known for its mystery. Its great depth has fueled speculation that within its waters lives a prehistoric animal, or as it is more commonly known, the Loch Ness Monster. Nicknamed "Nessie," this monster features in Scottish myths and legends and each supposed glimpse only adds to the region's rich folklore. Perched above the lake, Urquhart Castle's dramatic history and stark yet scenic location have drawn visitors hoping to soak in the Highland's untamed charm.
The Nevis Centre
The Nevis Centre, located in Fort William, offers year-round events including sporting events, competitions, concert and theater, business conferences and various other functions. The Centre also has a bowling alley with bar and lounge especially designed for local young people to meet and enjoy time together. There is also a Cafe Bar specializing in coffee, for meeting friends or simply relaxing and the main hall can accommodate up to 1500 people.
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Off A82, Invergarry, United Kingdom
River Garry is a scenic river that is perfect for fishing; tourists and locals from all over head here to enjoy Salmon fishing.
River Oich, River Oich, United Kingdom
River Oich is one of the many rivers in Highlands and is popular owing to the Salmon and brown trout fishing activities. However, permits are required for fishing.
Off General Wade's Military Rd, Fort Augustus, United Kingdom, PH32 4BY
The Corrieyairack Pass is simply a high pass in the Scottish Highlands. Rocky and gravelled at 770m (2526ft) high, no one would have known of this road had it not been for General Wade's military road built over it in 1731. Thus, if you would need to get to Fort Augustus from Laggan, you would require the services of this Pass. It was quite a hero in 1745 during the Jacobite Rising, however, today vehicles are advised not to traverse this path anymore.
Off A9, Cairngorms National Park, Pitlochry, United Kingdom, PH18 5UJ
The massif of Sow of Atholl is located on the west end of the Pass of Drumochter. A part of the Coire Dhomhain, this Scottish hill is sequestered from the other hills of its kind. Identified as a Corbett and a Marilyn mountain, this conical hill stands distinguished. The smooth, steep sloped of this hill are cloaked in vibrant heather. The inviting summit here proffers spellbinding vistas of the underlying pass, luring scores of mountaineers and hiking enthusiasts at its foothills.
Off A86, Roybridge, United Kingdom, PH31 4AR
Located around 19 kilometers (11.80 miles) to the eastern end of the historic Fort William, Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin stands tall at a height of 3625 feet (1105 meters) which makes it one of the tallest Munros in the region. Its neighbor, Stob Coire Easain is taller by merely 10 meters (32.80 feet). Hikers approach Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin from Fersit, a tiny hamlet nearby. Alternatively, one can climb its summit from the railway station at Corrour. The latter route is a longer one and requires a taxing hike.
Off A86, Roybridge, United Kingdom, PH31 4AR
Considered to be one of the most scenic ridge hikes in Scotland, Stob Choire Claurigh is found nearly 16 kilometers (10 miles) to the east of historic Fort William. For climbing the mountain directly, hikers start from the Corriechoille farmland area found close to Spean Bridge. Once at its peak, you get fascinating views of the tops and switchbacks of Grey Corries upland as well as Ben Nevis and Aonach Beag.
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