7 ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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What comes to mind when you think about Fort William? It’s a superb base for a holiday or short break on the western side of the Scottish Highlands.

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I’ve put together a few suggestions for romantic trips using Fort William as a starting point. Whatever you want to do, you should find something here that works for you.

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TAKE THE JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN TO MALLAIG

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Leaving Fort William via the A82 south west, you can follow that road through stunning scenery until you see signs for Glen Coe village.

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VISIT EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

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If you’re staying in Fort William, you could walk to the town pier where cruises leave to explore either Loch Eil or Loch Linnhe.

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7 ROMANTIC THINGS TO DO IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

What comes to mind when you think about Fort William? It’s a superb base for a holiday or short break on the western side of the Scottish Highlands.

I’ve put together a few suggestions for romantic trips using Fort William as a starting point. Whatever you want to do, you should find something here that works for you.

TAKE THE JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN TO MALLAIG

The Jacobite steam train offers the best and most stunning way to get from Fort William to Mallaig. This is a small town and port looking out to Skye and Rum.

Leaving Fort William via the A82 south west, you can follow that road through stunning scenery until you see signs for Glen Coe village.

SPEND THE DAY IN GLEN COE

VISIT EILEAN DONAN CASTLE

Don’t forget that you’re in the heart of some of the most stunning scenery too. It’s hard to find words that adequately describe it.

If you’re staying in Fort William, you could walk to the town pier where cruises leave to explore either Loch Eil or Loch Linnhe.

TAKE A CRUISE ON LOCH LINNHE

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