Nearby Attractions

The Imperial Hotel is the nearest waterside hotel in Fort William town centre. And with many award winning tourist attractions within the area, a Fort William holiday or short break really hits the spot. Be sure to go see the famous Jacobite Steam Train and experience a loch cruise on Loch Linnhe. Other great things to do in Fort William and Lochaber in summer include

IMPERIAL

With some fine views over the Loch and surrounding hills, it is the perfect base for corporate business stay, a romantic break or an activity holiday.  We have 36 well-appointed rooms, many of which have fine views over Loch Linnhe, each with their own individual character and charm

This route is the standard, so-called ‘Tourist Route’ up the mountain. It is straightforward, if strenuous, by hillwalking standards

A railway viaduct on the West Highland Line in Glenfinnan, Lochaber, made famous when Harry Potter travels accross it on the Hogwarts Express. It was built between 1897 and 1901. Located at the top of Loch Shiel in the West Highlands of Scotland, the viaduct overlooks the Glenfinnan Monument and the waters of Loch Shiel.

Consistently voted the best train journey in the world, the Line from Glasgow up the west coast of Scotland is an incredibly scenic railway trip of lush green hills, mountains, lochs and valleys. Immortalised in film – in Trainspotting and as the site of the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter series

During the warm summer months, a steam locomotive-hauled daily return service, the Jacobite, operates between Fort William and Mallaig. This is one very Scottish experience, not to be missed – and book early.

The gondolas transport visitors effortlessly from 300ft up to 2150ft on the north face of Aonach Mor, the eighth highest mountain in Britain. The journey takes approximately 12 – 15 minutes each way, and each gondola can accommodate up to six people inside.

Unique guided cruises aboard the historic MV Sileas, on the beautiful sheltered waters of Loch Shiel.  Share the skipper Jim Michie’s fifteen years’ experience of spotting Golden Eagles, Red Deer, Black-throated Divers, plus a wide variety of other wildlife, while learning the history of this special, remote and unspoiled part of the Highlands of Scotland.

A must visit for adventure seekers of all ages. World’s biggest indoor ice climbing wall, Rock Climbing and New Aerial Adventure Course. Taster and skills classes every day.

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