Lochan Cottage Guest House is situated on the banks of the River Lochy near the ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle (former home of the Comyn family).
We are just 2 miles north of Fort William which is dominated by Ben Nevis (4406 feet / 1344 metres high). The town overlooks Loch Linnhe which is one of Scotland's deepest sea lochs and home to numerous seals.
Fort William & Lochaber are known as the 'Outdoor Capital of the UK'. There is much to see and do in the area - see our Activities & Events Page for details.
Fort William is easy to reach whatever your method of transport. It is situated:
105 miles north of Glasgow
145 miles from Edinburgh
45 miles south-east of Mallaig
50 miles north of Oban
65 miles south-west of Inverness
Allow 2.5 - 3 hours to drive from Glasgow and 1.5 - 2 hours from Inverness
(not including stops for sightseeing and photos along the way!)
How to reach us
By Train
Daily train services operate between Glasgow Queen Street Station and Fort William on the scenic West Highland Line (which continues on to Mallaig for the ferry to Skye).
Sleeper services are available from London.
By Coach
Citylink operates daily coaches to Fort William from Glasgow, Oban, Inverness and the Isle of Skye. At Fort William bus station, take local bus service number 45 and ask the driver the fare to Lochyside. There is a bus stop outside our house. Local taxis are also available.
By Plane
Glasgow International Airport is the most popular arrival point in Scotland for many overseas flights (particularly from North America). Internal flights operate from London to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Car hire is available at all airports, or guests can travel by public transport (coach/train).
Our Links Page indicates the relevant web sites for transport info and booking.
If you are arriving from the south, head northwards out of Fort William, following the A82 (signposted Inverness), turn left at the signpost to Mallaig (The Road to the Isles - A830) then shortly turn left again (by Farmfoods) to Lochyside (B8006). Our house is approximately 1km on the right hand side (it's the second house after the RC primary school).
If you are arriving from the north you will be on the A82 heading into Fort William. Shortly before entering the town centre, you will see the Ben Nevis Distillery on your left - here you need to turn right at the signpost to Mallaig (The Road to the Isles - A830) then shortly turn left again (by Farmfoods) to Lochyside (B8006). Our house is approximately 1km on the right hand side (it's the second house after the RC primary school).
Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries.
