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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Although Scotland is considered to be a fairly safe country, all people...
Last edited: 19 July 2006
History 
Evidence of human inhabitants in Fort William dates back as far as 7500 BC in...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
Recommended Reading 
Fort William may be largely unfamiliar to people living outside of the United...
Last edited: 10 July 2006
Tourist Board Info 
VisitScotland , the national tourism agency for Scotland offers a wide range of...
Last edited: 05 July 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Fort William is best known among tourists as an adventurer's destination with...
Last edited: 10 July 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The two airports closest to Fort William are Glasgow International Airport...
Last edited: 10 July 2006
Public Transportation 
We have spent many brilliant holidays in Fort William and the surrounding area...
Last edited: 24 April 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Fort William Mountain Festival is in February/March time each year for 1-2...
Last edited: 06 February 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
When most people think of visiting Fort William they think of unlimited outdoor...
Last edited: 10 July 2006
Shopping 
Because it is a popular tourist destination, Fort William is chock full of...
Last edited: 10 July 2006
Sports & Activities 
In the United Kingdom the name Fort William is almost synonymous with outdoor...
Last edited: 10 July 2006
Art Gallery 
The Lime Tree An ealdhain Gallery, Fort William is the only public gallery...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Ben Nevis tourist track 
Ben Nevis is Britain"s highest mountain at 4418ft, it's known to the locals and...
Last edited: 13 January 2008
Guide to Fort William 
Fort William is situated in the Highlands region of Scotland and it is best...
Last edited: 21 December 2008
West Highland Museum 
                 ...  When you get tired of hiking the Ben or drinking whisky...
Last edited: 23 October 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
If you're looking for a nice cheap place to eat as a couple or a family then...
Last edited: 12 January 2008
Late-night Dining 
The Nevisport has a warm welcome especially if you're sitting near the warm...
Last edited: 12 January 2008
The Boathouse 
The Boathouse is situated on the shore of Loch a'Choire in an old Victorian...
Last edited: 07 October 2009
The Food Stop 
A useful eating place ina town that is something of a gastronomic desert...
Last edited: 05 August 2009
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: 28 December 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 19 November 2009
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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