Where to stay and what to do in Fort William and Lochaber

The area of Fort William and Lochaber is a huge rural mountainous landscape and covers more than 4,864 square kilometres of the Scottish West Highlands. Fort William is the capital town by the foot of Ben Nevis - the highest mountain in the UK. The Lochaber population of about 20,000 often expands to several times this number in the peak summer periods with visitors from all over the world coming to experience "The Highlands".

Looking for accommodation? Or a list of eating out places in Lochaber? Or lots of ideas for things to see and do ?
Our Lochaber-based, area guide websites each provide a convenient way to explore the different parts of Lochaber which include: 
Fort William and Glen Nevis; Glencoe and Kinlochleven; The Ardnamurchan Peninsula; The Road to the Isles and The Glen Spean and Great Glen areas including Loch Ness, which is only 38 miles from Fort William

Fort William and Lochaber is acknowledged as the Outdoor Capital of the UK due to the huge range of outdoor activities and sports one can do in the area. From skuba diving, sailing and canoeing, fly fishing and sea fishing to walking, cycling, mountain biking, rock climbing, ice climbing, skiing and snowboarding, to hang-gliding and flying. Then there are the traditional activities like Highland Games, when people come from all corners of the world to enjoy.

The Lochaber Business Directory is where to find local suppliers and services in the west Highlands and includes a growing list of businesses which offer a perfect selection of services for a Highland Wedding.

If you are a visitor looking for a place to stay when you visit Fort Wiliam and Locahber - just follow our the Where to Stay icon on each site where you will find a list of  accommodation providers. Our Where to Stay Guide lists accommodation into  different kinds like bed and breakfast, guesthouses, hotels, self catering country cottages, chalets and lodges plus back-packers and hostels.

The Eating Out Guide listed on each site lists all our advertisers regardless of  where you are staying. We encourage you to visit different areas of Lochaber to sample good food and to see great places and scenery.

If you are considering relocation to Lochaber, then you should be able to find out a great deal about the area from this website. There's a link to Lochaber Jobs website where you can find local employers looking for staff. Check out any property for sale in the area - we offer property owners a service to advertise their property on this site. You can also find out about schools in the area provided by our local government, The Highland Council.