Fort William and Lochaber website links

Accommodation

Visit Highlands

VisitScotland's guide to the Highlands.

Visit Scotland

The main accommodation booking service for Scotland

Independent Hostels Association

List of hostels throughout Lochaber

Activities Information

Walk Highlands

A wealth of information on Lochaber walks, including 3D virtual maps, detailed routes and clear descriptions to ensure you choose the walk that best suits you.

Outdoor Access Code

Know how the new access legislation affects the activities you do...

Scottish Hillphones

Contact numbers for estates which will give details to hillwalkers on restrictions during the stalking season

Ride Fort William

Database of cycling trails around Lochaber

Biking

The Bike List

Bike reviews, specs, clubs and dealers.

Business Links

Highlands & Islands Enterprise

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is the Scottish Government's economic and community development agency for this region which covers more than half of Scotland.

Lochaber jobs

Find out about available vacancies in the area.

Events

Fort William Mountain Festival

An annual celebration of mountain culture from the heart of the Outdoor Capital and beyond.

Ben Nevis Race

Official website for the ultimate Highland running challenge, which takes place annually in September.

Fort William World Cup

Official website for the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup series event in Fort William.

General

Outdoor Scotland

UK outdoors and camping gear store

Lochaber College UHI

Information regarding the BA Adventure Tourism Management offered in Fort William, which can be studied full- or part-time.

Ballachulish Community Council

Lots of photos and information about Ballachulish and its history

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor has unbiased reviews and opinions on hotels and attractions in the Outdoor Capital

Destination Loch Ness

Everything you need to know about the Loch Ness area...

Visit Fort William

Site with lots of information about Fort William and Lochaber.

Dumb Dumpers

Anonymous hotline to enable you to report illegal dumping

Midge Forecast

OK, we'll admit it. There are occasionally midges in Lochaber...use this site to find out how many are expected when you're visiting!

Weather

Scottish Avalanche Service

Daily avalanche forecasting throughout the winter

Met Office

National and regional forecasts