Scottish Tour Guide's Blog

CatsWhiskersTours provide unique tour experiences tailored to suit you. Call +44 (0) 141 638 5500

Browsing Posts in Fort William

This evening, I am focusing on a Scottish mountain named Aonach Mor north of Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. This peak is part of the Grampian Mountains and the name translates into English as ” Big Ridge”. Height is 1221 metres or 4006 feet and thus ranks as a ’Munro’ or one of the 282 mountains in Scotland exceeding 3000 feet.

Read more on Visit Aonach Mor, Visit Scotland…

 

Glenfinnan Monument, Scotland

 

This evening, I am posting information on the Glenfinnan Monument which is located at the head of Loch Shiel, a few miles west of Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.

Read more on Visit Glenfinnan Monument, Visit Scotland…

 

Footplate of Jacobite Express Steam Train

 

This evening, I am posting images, videos and information concerning the popular Jacobite Express Steam Train which operates during the tourist season along the 41 mile (66 km) route from Fort William to Mallaig in the Scottish Highlands. This train ride has proved extremely popular on two counts: (1) The outstanding scenic beauty via Loch Eil, Glenfinnan and Arisaig and (2) Connection with the ‘Harry Potter’ stories and film via the ‘Hogwarts Express’.

Read more on Travel Jacobite Express Steam Train, Travel Scotland…