Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
Jacobite Steam Train
(
0844 850 4685;
www.steamtrain.info
; day return adult/child £32/18; daily Jul &
Aug, Mon-Fri mid-May-Jun & Sep-Oct)
The Jacobite Steam Train, hauled by a former
LNER K1 or LMS Class 5MT locomotive, travels the scenic two-hour run between Fort
William and Mallaig, departing from Fort William train station in the morning and return-
ing from Mallaig in the afternoon. There's a brief stop at Glenfinnan station, and you get
1½ hours in Mallaig.
Classed as one of the great railway journeys of the world, the route crosses the historic
Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in the
Harry Potter
films - the Jacobite's owners sup-
plied the steam locomotive and rolling stock used in the film.
HERITAGE RAILWAY
MUSEUM
West Highland Museum
(
01397-702169;
www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk
; Cameron Sq; 10am-5pm Mon-
Sat Apr-Oct, 10am-4pm Mon-Sat Mar & Oct-Dec, closed Jan & Feb)
This small but fas-
cinating museum is packed with all manner of Highland memorabilia. Look out for the
secret portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie - after the Jacobite rebellions all things Highland
were banned, including pictures of the exiled leader, and this tiny painting looks like noth-
ing more than a smear of paint until viewed in a cylindrical mirror, which reflects a cred-
ible likeness of the prince.
Ben Nevis Distillery
(
01397-702476;
www.bennevisdistillery.com
;
Lochy Bridge; guided tour adult/child
£4/2; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri year round, plus 10am-4pm Sat Easter-Sep & noon-4pm Sun
Jul & Aug)
A tour of this distillery makes for a warming rainy day alternative to exploring
the hills.
DISTILLERY
Tours
Crannog Cruises
(
01397-700714; adult/child £10/5; four daily)
Operates 1½-hour wildlife cruises on
Loch Linnhe, visiting a seal colony and a salmon farm.
WILDLIFE CRUISE
Al's Tours
TAXI TOUR
