West Highland Museum, Fort William

Name: West Highland Museum
Address: Cameron Square, Fort William, PH33 6AJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1397 702169

#5 among attractions in Fort William

Specialty museum, History museum, Museum

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The West Highland Museum tells the story of the Scottish Highlands and the Islands. It aims to cover every aspect of West Highland history, including that of Fort William, where it is located in a listed building in the centre of the town. It also hosts other exhibits for archaeology and wildlife. The museum, which has always been independent, is a member of Museums Galleries Scotland. ()

Coordinates: 56°49'3"N, 5°6'40"W

Address

Cameron SquareFort William PH33 6AJ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1397 702169

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West Highland Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: East Highland Way, Inverlochy Castle, An Aird, Claggan Park.

~720 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
East Highland Way, Fort William
4 min walk • The East Highland Way is a long distance walking route in Scotland that connects Fort William with the ski and mountain resort of Aviemore. The route was described by Kevin Langan in 2007. The name is derived from the fact that the route terminates in Aviemore at the eastern edge of Highland region.
1.4 miNE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Inverlochy Castle, Fort William
37 min walk • Inverlochy Castle is a ruined, 13th-century castle near Inverlochy and Fort William, Highland, Scotland. The site of two battles, the castle remains largely unchanged since its construction. It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
0.5 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
An Aird, Fort William
14 min walk • An Aird is both an area of Fort William, Scotland, and also the largest dedicated shinty park in the town and is situated on the east bank of Loch Linnhe, near the centre of the town. It is located next to the Nevis Centre.
1 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Claggan Park, Fort William
25 min walk • Claggan Park is a football ground in Fort William in the West Highlands of Scotland, which is the home ground of Highland Football League side Fort William.
~800 ftS
Forts and castles
HMS St Christopher, Fort William
4 min walk • HMS St Christopher was a Coastal Forces Training Base of the Royal Navy operational during the Second World War and located in and around Fort William, Scotland.