Monuments to visit Fort William

There are two Inverlochy Castles: the recent one, which has become a luxury hotel, and the old one, in ruins, which can be discovered freely, a little away from the city. Old Inverlochy Castle is located in a strategic defensive position in relation to the river Lochy. It dates back to the 13th century and played a key role in 1645 when the Earl of Montrose, Royalist, defeated the forces of the chief of the Campbell clan, the Duke of Argyll: this was the second battle of Inverlochy. In 1654 it was abandoned in favour of a wooden fort, replaced by a stone fort, and named Fort William.

The Glenfinann Viaduct was made famous by the Harry Potter saga. If the place is unavoidable for the fans, it gains to be seen by all, for its magnificent landscapes. The monument is impressive: a railway with a span of 1,000 feet (305 m), 100 feet (30.50 m) above the ground. A short hike, the Glenfinann Viaduct trail, allows you to discover it: 4 km (3 miles) in 1 to 2 hours, with a sometimes steep path (free route on walkhighlands.co.uk or in Visitor Centre). Take advantage of your excursion to visit the Glenfinann Monument.