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Sight Glenfinnan, Fort William

Glenfinnan Monument

A sight in Glenfinnan, Fort William, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Midday.

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Glenfinnan Monument in Glenfinnan, Fort William
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Why go

Tower where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1745, on Loch Shiel.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Fort William, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Glenfinnan Viaduct, 0.5 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Glenfinnan
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Midday

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Fort William, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Glenfinnan Viaduct

    Curved 21-arch railway viaduct above Loch Shiel.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Crannog Seafood Restaurant

    Pier-end seafood restaurant overlooking Loch Linnhe.

    Food · 13 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Jacobite Steam Train

    Steam train on the West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig over Glenfinnan.

    Activity · 13 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Neptune's Staircase

    Eight-lock flight on the Caledonian Canal with views of Ben Nevis.

    Sight · 13 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Ben Nevis Distillery

    Distillery at the foot of Ben Nevis with tours and tastings.

    Drinks · 14 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Ben Nevis Inn

    Converted stone barn at the Achintee start of the Ben Nevis path, with real ales, hearty food and glen views.

    Food · 14 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Glenfinnan Monument is a stop on our Scotland’s Highland Rail Line route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Fort William

Glenfinnan Monument is our only sight pick in Fort William; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Fort William guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Fort William run from 42°F in January to 64°F in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Glenfinnan Monument itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Fort William from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Fort William weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Glenfinnan Monument, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Glenfinnan, Lochaber PH37 4LT, UK
Coordinates
56.86922, -5.43705
Destination
Fort William, United Kingdom

Glenfinnan Monument: quick answers

How much time do you need at Glenfinnan Monument?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Glenfinnan Monument. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Glenfinnan Monument?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Visitor centre explains the 1745 rising.

Where is Glenfinnan Monument?

Glenfinnan Monument is at Glenfinnan, Lochaber PH37 4LT, UK. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Glenfinnan Monument?

Glenfinnan Monument appears on Scotland’s Highland Rail Line, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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