Inverlochy Castle Hotel

#4617 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Inverlochy Castle Hotel, formerly known as Inverlochy Castle, is a 19th-century baronial mansion near Fort William, Scotland. It is located about two miles away from the 13th century Inverlochy Castle, after which it was named. This is a baronial mansion was built in 1863 by William Scarlett, 3rd Baron Abinger, soon after succeeding his father as Baron Abinger in 1861. Queen Victoria spent a week at Inverlochy during an 1873 visit to Balmoral, remarking "I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot". The house and estate were sold in 1944 to a Canadian entrepreneur, Joseph Hobbs, the owner of the nearby Ben Nevis distillery. Upon inheriting the estate, Hobbs' son converted the house into a hotel, which opened for the first guests in 1969. ()

Coordinates: 56°50'42"N, 5°3'9"W

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Inverlochy Castle Hotel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Nevis, Aonach Mòr, East Highland Way, Commando Memorial.

3.8 miSE
Landmark mountain for hiking and climbing
Ben Nevis, Fort William
97 min walk • Ben Nevis, located near the town of Fort William in Scotland, stands as the tallest mountain in the British Isles. Rising to an impressive height of 1,345 meters (4,413 feet), this towering peak draws thousands of outdoor enthusiasts and tourists each year, eager...
4.1 miSE
Mountain with skiing, hiking and views
Aonach Mòr
104 min walk • Nestled in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, Aonach Mòr stands as a premier ski area, beckoning winter sports enthusiasts from around the globe. Located near Fort William, this towering mountain is the eighth highest peak in the United Kingdom and provides a...
3 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
East Highland Way, Fort William
78 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.
5.5 miNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Commando Memorial
140 min walk • The Commando Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of British Commandos who trained in the Scottish Highlands during World War II. Located near the village of Spean Bridge, the memorial offers a serene vista of the surrounding landscape...
1.5 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Inverlochy Castle, Fort William
38 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.
3.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Càrn Mòr Dearg
95 min walk • Càrn Mòr Dearg is the ninth-highest mountain in Scotland. It is situated in the west of Scotland, close to the town of Fort William, in Lochaber, Highland. It lies just to the north-west of its much more famous neighbour, Ben Nevis, to which it is linked by the spectacular Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête.
2.9 miSW
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
West Highland Museum, Fort William
75 min walk • 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.
4.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aonach Beag
124 min walk • Aonach Beag is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It is located about 3 km east of Ben Nevis on the north side of Glen Nevis, near the town of Fort William.
1.7 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Cape Wrath Trail
43 min walk • Cape Wrath Trail is a hiking route that runs through the Scottish Highlands and along the west coast of Scotland. It is approximately 200 miles in length and is considered to be one of the most challenging long distance walks in the UK.
5.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Glen Nevis, Fort William
132 min walk • Glen Nevis is a glen in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, with Fort William at its foot. It is bordered to the south by the Mamore range, and to the north by the highest mountains in the British Isles: Ben Nevis, Càrn Mor Dearg, Aonach Mòr, and Aonach Beag.
3.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tower Ridge
93 min walk • Tower Ridge is one of several ridges protruding north east from the summit plateau of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom.