Visit this historic town in the Scottish Highlands as part of a luxury cruise
Port of the Week: Fort William, Scotland
Why go? Fort William, nestled on Loch Linnhe's banks, is one of the largest towns in the Scottish Highlands. Surrounded by castle ruins, distilleries and beaches, it's the gateway to Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain.
The ultimate arrival: Explore Fort William's heritage and scenic charm on Viking's new British Isles & Ireland voyage.
Destination highlights: Discover traditional salmon smoking in Glenuig village's charming coastal pub. Guided by an expert from Ardshealach Fine Foods, explore curing, slicing and tasting smoked salmon, duck breast and Lochaber cheese with wine or whiskey. In the village of Fort Augustus, board a motorcoach for a scenic Loch Ness cruise, passing Cherry Island and the historic Fort Augustus Abbey.
Do not miss: Ride a gondola at Nevis Range, soaring 650 metres with views of Aonach Mor, Great Glen and Ben Nevis. At the top, you can take a gentle walk on established trails to soak up some of the best views in this part of the world from various lookouts.
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