Wild About Lochaber: Walking & Wildlife The West Highlands of Scotland

Visit Fort William, The Outdoor Capital of Lochaber, and climb the mighty Ben Nevis. Discover the dramatic landscape and history of Glencoe. Take a wildlife safari to seek out Scotland's Big Five. Little Five and so much more. Climb aboard the Jacobite and steam down the romantic Road to the Isles to the wee coastal villages of Arisaig and Mallaig. Hop onto a ferry and take a cruise to the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Canna and Muck. Explore the wilderness of Knoydart. Search for Jacobite gold in Loch Arkaig. Head out west, way out west, to Ardnamurchan Point and discover the singing sands, turquoise seas and ancient volcanoes of the West Highland Peninsulas. This is Wild Lochaber where great adventures begin.

Beaches

Life's a Beach

Lochaber boasts some of the best beaches in Scotland, so many beaches to choose from too, life really is a beach...

Day Trips

Take off for the day to see the puffins on The Treshnish Isles, A Day trip to Mull, Skye, The Small Isles, The Most westerly point on the mainland and many more local ideas for a day out

Ferries

Over the sea to Skye, Mull, Canna, Muck, Rum, Eigg, Ardgour, Ardnamurchan and beyond. Timetables, routes and latest news.

Hotels

Check Out and Check Into some of The Best Hotels and B&Bs across Lochaber.

Walking

Take a Walk on The Wild Side...

with over 100 wildlife focused walks across Lochaber, you'll be spoilt for choice

Geology

Geology

Rock 'n' Roll Lochaber style...

Wildlife

Home to Scotland's Big Five, red deer, golden eagle, otter, red squirrel, seals and so much more. A Wildlife Adventure Awaits.

Caravan & Campsites

Caravan & Campsites

Caravan and Campsites across Lochaber

Activities

kayaking, wildlife watching, cruising, cycling, golfing, climbing, skiing, slow adventures and many more things to do

History

Ancient volcanoes, Viking burial sites, Iron Age forts, Historic Castles, Jacobite rebellion, WWII Commandos, Interpretation centres and museums

Blogs

Keep up to date with the latest news and blogs from Lochaber...

Self Catering

Connect and book direct with the owner - a unique collection of self catering accommodation across Lochaber

Selected Hotels across Lochaber - ideally situated for your walking and wildlife holiday

The Prince's House Hotel Road to The Isles, Glenfinnan

The Prince's House Hotel is a small privately owned hotel on The Road to The Isles in Glenfinnan. The historic hotel, dating back to the seventeenth century, has nine first floor bedrooms, a mix of standard, superior and one four poster. One of the Superior Double rooms is interconnecting with a single room, which is suitable for a family of 4 people.

The hotel also has a two rossette fine-dining restaurant on the ground floor in one of the original parts of the charming old coaching...