Lying in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Fort William is the capital of Lochaber and one of the major resorts of the Highlands. 'Fort Bill' lies at the heart of Lochaber and is the area's natural capital. In addition, the town commands an important position - being easily accessible from Glasgow and the central belt, and in turn providing good access to the Highland and Islands. Indeed, the town's importance - both to local people and the visitor - is underlined by the wide range of accommodation, shops, restaurants, essential services and recreational facilities.
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'Whin'
is Scottish for Gorse - a bright yellow flowered bush that blooms profusely
all over the hill in spring - 'brae' is of course Scottish for hill -
hence Whinbrae - yellow flowered hill - onto which the growing town of
Fort William has spread, and where you will find Whinbrae.
Fort William is set on the shores of Loch Linnhe, amongst Scotland's most spectacular scenery - The Highlands - and is the ideal base for a variety of activities and interests.
Climb the infamous Ben Nevis, or take a gentle walk. There are walks or climbs to suit everyone. Cruise on Loch Linnhe, try pony trekking or mountain biking. In winter - ski, or snowboard in one of two resorts - Glencoe or the Nevis Range. For the mountain bike enthusiasts there is The Witches Trail, and the UK's most challenging downhill track - all the way from the top of Aonach Mor.
Take the steam train to Mallaig; visit the Small Isles with their magical names.... Iona; Rhum; Eigg; Muck; Mull; or go 'over the sea to Skye'; take a drive to Oban; hunt the Loch Ness Monster; visit the capital of the Highlands - the City of Inverness. The choices are endless.
Fort William itself is a quiet little town,offering restaurants and bars, a cinema, shops, the West Highland Museum, Ben Nevis Distillery, and much more.
Whinbrae Cottage Facilities
Garden
Parking
No Smoking Permitted
CD Player
Electric Cooker
Electric Shaver Point
Fridge
Hi-Fi
Microwave
Radio
Television
Washing Machine
Indoor Drying Facility
Outdoor Drying Facility
Tumble Dryer
Laundry Facilities on Complex
Location:
Getting there from the Information Centre
From Fort William tourist information centre leaving car park at side,
go straight ahead. At 1st junction turn right, turn left onto dual carraigeway.
At roundabout turn left onto dual carriageway (loch on right) and at 1st
roundabout turn left into Lundavra Road. Take 3rd turning left into Connochie
Road. Follow road all the way up at the top it bears right and straightens
out. At bus shelter ahead turn right into Kinross Place. Whinbrae driveway
is at bottom on left by lamp post.
Getting There by Railway
From Fort William railway station straight over roundabout. Take dual
carriageway (Loch on right). At 1st roundabout, turn left into Lundavra
Road. Take 3rd turning left (main turn) into ConnochieRoad. Follow road
all the way up at the top it bears right and straightens out. At bus shelter
ahead turn right into Kinross Place. Whinbrae driveway is at bottom on
left by lamppost.
Getting there by Aeroplane
From Glasgow airport take M8 to M898 (Erskine Bridge). (Toll Bridge).
At junction join A82 northbound. At Tarbert turn right and follow Loch
Lomond route to Crianlarich. Turn left still followingA82 to Fort William
passing through Orchy, Glencoe and over Ballachulish Bridge. At 1st roundabout
at Fort William turn right into Lundavra Road. Take 3rd turning left (Connochie
Road). Follow roadup hill. At bus shelter ahead turn right. Whinbrae driveway
is at bottom on left by lamppost.
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