Mallaig

Mallaig is a picturesque village/fishing port on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. Mallaig is linked to Fort William by the A830 "Road to the Isles", by bus and by rail on the West Highland Railway Line. This traditional fishing port connects to the Isles of Skye, Rum Eigg, Muck and Canna by ferry and is a popular tourist destination. 

The village of Mallaig was founded in 1840 as a fishing village. After the arrival of the railway the population and local economy expanded rapidly boosted by the introduction of ferries between the port  and the islands, becoming the main commercial fishing port on the west coast of Scotland. 

The picturesque village and harbour provides the perfect base to explore the surrounding hills, lochs and islands. 

Near Mallaig

https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/mallaig-p236601

https://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/en/mallaig/

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/mallaig/mallaig/index.html

Glen Nevis

Glen Nevis is a picturesque glen lying at the foot of  Ben Nevis in the Western Scottish Highlands. Not far from from the town of Fort William Glen Nevis is often described as one of the most beautiful glens in Scotland. Flanked by the dramatic peaks of Ben Nevis and other mountains the River Nevis with several spectacular waterfalls runs through the glen on its journey to the sea. 

Glen Nevis is popular with walkers and hikers and is the starting point  for a climb up Ben Nevis. For non-climbers this beautiful glen can be explored by car, bike or on foot, following the many trails to an Iron Age hill fort or enjoying then stunning panoramic views across the glen. 

https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/fortwilliam.shtml

https://visitfortwilliam.co.uk

https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/glen-nevis

Glencoe

Glencoe is a glen in the Western Scottish Highlands within the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area. The outstanding beauty of Glen Coe, from high dramatic mountains to woodland makes it a popular destination with hillwalkers and climbers. The Glen is named after the River Coe that runs through it to Loch Leven. The river passes over waterfalls and through Glencoe village before flowing into the sea loch of Loch Leven. 

On the 13th February 1692 thirty-eight men from the "Clan MacDonald of Glencoe" were killed killed by government forces who were billeted with them in the "Massacre of Glencoe".  It was alleged that the men had not been prompt in pledging allegiance to the new monarchs, William and Mary. In 1835 the Iona cross was erected by a MacDonald in memory of his clansmen. 

This beautiful glen is easily reached by car or by bus from Fort William. The A82 , the main road north runs through the glen and is described as one of the classic Highland journeys. The glen has become a popular tourist destination, particularly with walkers and climbers enjoying the quality of its  winter climbing. 

Loch Leven

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/areaglen/index.html

https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/glencoe/

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/glencoe

Fort William

Fort William is a town on the eastern shore of Loch Linnhe in the Western Scottish Highlands. Fort William is known as the gateway to Ben Nevis and The Glen Nevis Valley. Its proximity to Ben Nevis and other Munros, Glen Coe and the A830 to Mallaig (Road to the Isles) has led to the towns popularity with walkers and climbers and has become a major tourist centre. Nearby is a downhill mountain bike track and the Great Glen Way ( a walk/cycle way from Fort William to Inverness). 

History
Prior to the building of a Cromwellian wooden fort in 1654 the area the current town was inhabited by Clan Cameron. The fort was named after William of Orange wh ordered the building of the fort to control the Highland Clans. Maryburgh, the settlement that grew around the fort was named after his wife, Mary II of England. Maryburgh was later renamed Gordonsburgh and then Duncansburgh before eventually being renamed Fort William, after Prince William, Duke of Cumberland. In the Jacobite rising of 1745 Fort William was besieged unsuccessfully for two weeks by the Jacobites. 

Fort William is served by train from Glasgow, Mallaig and London and is the perfect base for exploring the Western Highlands.  


 https://visitfortwilliam.co.uk

https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/fort-william/