Places to eat in Fort William

The Clan Macduff is a friendly, family run Fort William hotel sitting right on the banks of the picturesque Loch Linnhe. We are just 5 minutes drive from Fort William town centre and 10 minutes drive from Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain. Originally built in 1965, the hotel has always belonged to our family. It has been extensively rebuilt and modernised over the last five years to provide modern accommodation for those visiting the highlands. Each bright room are all en-suite, have a flat screen TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities and free wifi. Our Restaurant and Lounge Bar offer the same menu and the same outstanding view. Our menu of traditional and contemporary dishes are carefully put together with locally sourced produce, wherever possible, with specials that change nightly. The Lounge Bar is the central point of the hotel in the evening, especially before and after dinner, when friends and family gather to discuss the days events. With around 50 Malts to choose from, you may want to partake in a MacDuff tradition of savouring your favourite malt while watching the sunset behind the hills. We hope that we can be of assistance to you when booking your holiday and look forward to welcoming you to the Clan MacDuff Hotel & Restaurant.

Cedar Lodge is one of the closest self catering places to Fort William's downhill mountain biking tracks and winter skiing/snowboarding at Nevis Range. We are also within 10 minutes of the Ben Nevis North Face car park, and 15 minutes from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre where most people begin their walk up the mountain footpath on Ben Nevis. Facilities Cedar Lodge offers two ensuite bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, washing machine/dryer, dining area and cosy TV room. You can let it for a short break - 2 or 3 days or a full week. We provide cleaning materials, kitchen rolls, toiletries and almost everything you might need during your stay. Other facilities We have lots of private parking and additional storage space for outdoor equipment. We provide WiFi internet access. Our views of Ben Nevis and the Nevis Range of mountains is probably the best in the area - it's awesome. There is a cycle path nearby which you can ride or walk into the town centre. Our garden deck is a great place to relax and soak up the scenery. For full details of our current short-break offers, please visit our Cedar Lodge website link below. This very cosy self catering holiday home is well maintained and comes with everything you will need during your stay. Our prices are all inclusive of electricity, heating, towels and bed linen, with nothing else to pay. Cedar Lodge is great place to base yourself for a week of exploring the west Highlands at any time throughout the year. For more details and photos please visit our website. Or, you can check availability using the form on this page or visit our website. We have a hot tub which can be made available to you during your stay. Visit our website for more details.

Glencoe Luxurious and elegant properties, in the beautiful valley of Glencoe. If it's water sports, mountain biking, hill climbing, skiing, or touring you want, this beautiful rugged glen has it all. Exclusively designed for couples seeking that special break away from the toils of daily living. Equally as elegant as our larger properties, but much more intimate. Quality furnishings and beautiful finishing touches give this property an air of luxury. Described as a property with personality CraigMoray is furnished to a superior standard and is lovingly maintained by the owners throughout. Glencoe is an ideal base for exploring the West Highlands, situated in a prime location for Munro bagging, climbing, skiing or just sampling the very best of what Scotland has to offer. If you are looking for quality, self catering accommodation in Glencoe, then make Craig Moray Cottage your first choice. Craig Moray Cottage is specially designed for the smaller party of 2 adults and one child/3rd adult Craig Moray Cottage: Exclusively designed for couples seeking that special break away from the toils of daily living. Equally as elegant as our larger properties, but much more intimate. Quality furnishings and beautiful finishing touches give this property an air of luxury. Described as a property with personality, Craig Moray is furnished to a superior standard and is lovingly maintained by the owners throughout. Glencoe is a great base for exploring the West Highlands, situated in a prime location for Munro bagging, climbing, skiing or just sampling the very best of what Scotland has to offer. If you are looking for quality, self catering accommodation in Glencoe, then make Craig Moray Cottage your first choice

A warm welcome awaits you at Guisachan House, a family run guesthouse offering bed and breakfast in Fort William. We are situated in an elevated position away from the main road with views over Loch Linnhe and surrounding hills, and only 5 minutes walking distance from Fort William town centre, railway station, bus stop, shops and tourist information centre.  We are conveniently located for the end of West Highland Way and start of the Great Glen Way. We are within walking distance of the Jacobite Steam Train... Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis are both nearby. Guisachan House provides private parking, drying and laundry facilities. Please explore our website and enjoy the information and links we provide for your interest. If you would like to make a reservation or enquiry drop us an email or give us a call. Please ask for a specific room type - single, twin, triple, family or doubles

A largely self-taught artist, my work is inspired by the dramatic scenery that surrounds me here in the Highlands. I have been a finalist in the Jolomo PSYBT Awards and also won the People's Choice Award at the Fort William Mountain Festival a few yeas ago for my painting "North Face,Ben Nevis". I exhibit regularly in galleries across Scotland and I also have a website where you can view my latest artwork and buy both original art and prints and postcards. I am also happy to do commissions if you would like me to paint something in particular, just email me to discuss different options. I have will have original Artwork on display within Sorcha Highland Designs' Unit at Unit 1 Ben Nevis Way, Ben Nevis Ind Estate where you are welcome to come and visit and to view my latest paintings.

Our spacious comfortable Restaurant and Bar, open 15th March to 5th November each year, is popular with locals and holiday-makers alike.  Glen Nevis sits at the heart of Lochaber; a region with rich and diverse culinary offerings.  Our full-on foodie menu includes modern and classic Scottish dishes showcasing the best of fresh Highland produce; choose from the beef rib eye steak or the cold smoked Linnhe salmon for example.  Our mouth watering menu includes tasty dishes to delight our wider ranging customers from further abroad. How about the Karaage Chicken which is the tastiest Japanese style fried chicken with chilli and sesame, or the Sticky Pork Ribs  with BBQ sauce ! For those staying with us we are conveniently situated between our self-catering park and touring park and for locals and visitors to the area we just two miles  along the Glen from Fort William;  there's plenty of parking and a level, easy access to the premises.  Please see our website (www.glen-nevis.co.uk/food-and-drink) for current opening hours and sample menus or to book online.  Alternatively you can contact us directly to make a booking on:  01397 705 459 and we'll look forward to seeing you!

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"Best Bar Dining Hotel and Romantic Hotel 2018" Glenfinnan House Hotel stands just around the bay from the tall Bonnie Prince Charlie monument on Loch Shiel, with its lawn rolling down to the beach. The famous Glenfinnan viaduct railway bridge, used as a scene in several Harry Potter films, is a 10-minute walk away through the Glenfinnan Estate where Red Deer can often be seen.  This country house hotel in Scotland is a fine stone 18th century mansion dating from 1755. The original owner was Alexander MacDonald VII of Glenaladale who was wounded at Culloden as a member of the Jacobite army; the house then passed down through the family for many generations. Today Manja and Duncan Gibson are the resident managers – and extremely hospitable hosts – who will welcome you into the delightful Hall, with its log fire blazing. We offer excellent Highland hospitality and have individually decorated bedrooms to suit most tastes. Please visit our website to find out all about this exciting hotel in one of the most stunning locations in Scotland - or drop us an email from this page to check availability.

After your tour around our distillery why not relax with a refreshment or if you are hungry, try some of our delicious home cooking in our Fort William coffee shop and restaurant. The coffee shop is small and homely, focussing on home baking and cooking. Our chef, Karen-Anne utilises only local produce and takes pride in serving only food which she has prepared herself from start to finish. Service is simple and the food traditional - but with some intriguing twists - guaranteed to please even a travel weary palate. Our whisky shop is stocked with a large range of our select whiskies, Scottish books and interesting gifts, all attractively priced.

Beautiful self catering log cabin sleeps a maximum of 4, includes a double and twin room. Situated at the foot of Ben nevis and at the end of the west highland way in one of Scotland's most beautiful glens it is ideally situated for walking, cycling, climbing or just relaxing. Feels like you are in the country but the town centre is approximately 3 miles away.Fully fitted out with tv, dvd, power shower, microwave, washing machine and all other condiments. Full central heating and all linen and towels provided. 3 bar restaurants within 15mins walking distance.Great place for wildlife with owls, otters, deer and red squirrels and a variety of other birdlife on the doorstep. It is also a great place to base yourself for a tour of the highlands with many beaches, castles and other historic and beautiful sights within a 1 hours drive. To check availability or book this slef catering holiday lodge, please phone or email, or complete the enquiry form below

Ben Nevis Distillery established in 1825, is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. The distillery is nestled at the foot of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, which has a summit elevation of 4'406 feet above sea level. This imposing mountain provides an impressive background to a traditional Scottish craft. Incorporated within Ben Nevis Distillery is The Legend of the Dew of Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, built into an old warehouse dating from 1862 and former bottling hall, which still retains some of its original features. You will encounter the mythical giant Hector McDram who will reveal the Legend of the Dew of Ben Nevis in a specially commissioned audio visual presentation. After your experience with Hector, a conducted tour of the production areas by a trained guide concludes with a complementary 'tasting'. After your tour around our distillery why not relax with a refreshment or if you are hungry, try some of our delicious home cooking in our coffee shop and restaurant. Our whisky shop is stocked with a large range of our select whiskies, Scottish books and interesting gifts, all attractively priced.

Set at the foot of the Ben Nevis mountain footpath, the Ben Nevis Inn offers bunkhouse accommodation and a restaurant with a selection of fresh, wholesome food in an informal atmosphere. The bunkhouse provides accommodation for up to 24 persons and has a kitchen, showers, toilets and drying area. If you are planning a visit to Ben Nevis you may like to book through our online booking system at www.ben-nevis-inn.co.uk You can find us at the end of the Achintee road to Ben Nevis, or alternatively, from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre on the other side of the River Nevis - a pleasant short walk in summer. The end of the West Highland Way passes through Glen Nevis and we welcome walkers and cyclists.