Ben Nevis Distillery, Fort William

Name: Ben Nevis Distillery
Address: Lochy Bridge, Fort William, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1397 700200

#7 among attractions in Fort William

Eat and drink, Food and drink, Distillery, Whiskey distillery

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Ben Nevis distillery is a whisky distillery in Fort William, Scotland. It is situated at the base of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, which rises to 1,345 m above sea level. A coastal distillery in the Western Highlands, the distillery draws its water from the Allt a’Mhuilinn which originates from two pools on Ben Nevis, Coire Leis and Coire na’Ciste. Founded in 1825 as an independent enterprise, it has been owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling of Tokyo, Japan, since 1989. ()

Alternative names: Founded: 1825 (199 years ago)Coordinates: 56°50'6"N, 5°4'24"W

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Lochy BridgeFort William United Kingdom

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+44 1397 700200

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Ben Nevis Distillery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Inverlochy Castle, Cape Wrath Trail, Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Railway Swing Bridge.

0.4 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Inverlochy Castle, Fort William
12 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.
1.1 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Cape Wrath Trail
29 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.
1.1 miNW
Historic series of locks on canal
Neptune's Staircase
29 min walk • Neptune's Staircase is a staircase lock comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock in Britain.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Banavie Railway Swing Bridge
29 min walk • The Banavie Railway Swing Bridge carries the West Highland Line across the Caledonian Canal at Banavie.
1 miNE
Forts and castles
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
27 min walk • 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.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Banavie Swing Bridge
29 min walk • The Banavie Swing Bridge carries the A830 road across the Caledonian Canal at Banavie.
1.4 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
An Aird, Fort William
35 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 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Claggan Park, Fort William
26 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.