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This centre possesses a superb exhibition and audio-visual presentation – allow an hour to take it all in. If you’re walking, a satellite weather report for the area is regularly updated.

A series of enchanting forest trails leads to the Signal Rock lookout, where the MacDonalds would light fires to send messages to other clan members.

A particularly beautiful loch, especially in May when its rhododendrons are in full bloom. Behind looms the distinctive peak the Pap of Glencoe, its isolation affording panoramic views.

The drive round this scenic loch ( and ) is punctuated by a confectionery factory and an exhibition on Kinlochleven’s aluminium industry.

By a bend in the main road and next to a roaring waterful is a rocky knoll known as “The Study”, a fine viewpoint for this trio of similarly-profiled sibling mountains .

A tortuous section of the West Highland Way (see Walking Routes) , offering views to Rannoch Moor and Black Mount. The path continues to Kinlochleven for a greater challenge.

Among the most popular of Scotland’s five ski resorts. All the gear available for hire in winter, and the perfect terrain for snow thrills.

A beautiful but boggy wilderness, best seen from a window of the Ft William to Tyndrum train.

The sanctuary’s rescued seals can be seen through underwater windows, and many other sea creatures can be viewed in the aquarium. But best of all is the skate and ray pond, where you can touch these tame and elegant swimmers as they glide about.

A dreamlike castle, not open to visitors but magical to see, rising from an island barely big enough to contain it .