Welcome
Fort William is situated in the Highlands of Scotland and has many visitors every year to this beautiful, rugged and romantic part of the world. Fort William lies on the southern end of the Great Glen that holds several lochs including Loch Ness with its famous monster! Fort William is very close to Ben Nevis and the beautiful countryside and lochs draw many nature lovers to the area to take in the fresh air and natural beauty of the area. Many come to Fort William to soak up some of the Scottish history and tradition as well as to sample some of the famous haggis, venison and a ‘dram’ of whisky with the locals. With the restaurants, shopping, pubs and wonderful surrounding nature, Fort William is a wonderful choice for a visit to the Scottish Highlands.
Car hire is really a necessity in Fort William as it will enable you to get out and about some of the quiet roads that lead past the smaller lochs, forests, castles and moors that just cannot be missed. The nearest airport is in Inverness and if you arrive there you will find desks for Avis and Hertz that can provide you with car hire for your stay. In Fort William itself you there is one local car hire company, Hawco Volkswagen that hires by day, weekend or week. It is advisable to book your car in advance to avoid disappointment as without transport of your own you will miss out on travelling round Fort William and the stunning scenery surrounding it.