Unsurprisingly so, as Fort William is considered the UK’s outdoor capital. But it’s not all high adrenaline sports. Certainly, those who want to climb up a rock or hurtle down white water rapids will find their nirvana, but if gentle fishing, a quiet county walk or curling up in cosy pubs warmed by an open fire are more your glass of whiskey then you’re catered for. The West Highland Museum in the centre of the town is excellent, while St Andrew's Church, towards the north end of the main street, has a very attractive interior. Also well worth a look is St Mary's Catholic Church, on Belford Road, and no visit should be considered complete without a look at the Old Fort, almost invisible to passing traffic. Addto Skye” is not only a cornerstone of the thriving tourism industry, but a way of life.
Skye has always held a place in Scottish hearts, ever since Flora MacDonald rescued Prince Charles Edward Stuart (aka Bonnie Prince Charlie) in 1745. After she scurried him away from Hanoverian troops, the pair head for Skye, before his onward escape to France.
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The island was ruled by the clan system for centuries, in a mix of peaceful and turbulent times. Four famous clans helped shape the history of the island and many visit the island looking for their ancestral roots. Even if you’re not tracing your family tree, there is no excuse not to visit Dunvegan Castle, the only castle to have been continuously owned and occupied by the same