Fort William Shopping Tour, Fort William

Fort William Shopping Tour (Self Guided), Fort William

Fort William's town centre provides a good shopping experience. The town’s main street - High Street – is the major shopping spot. Here you will find a number of local shops, specialty stores, gift and souvenir shopping venues. This walking tour will guide you to the most prominent and popular shopping places in Fort William.
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Fort William Shopping Tour Map

Guide Name: Fort William Shopping Tour
Guide Location: Scotland » Fort William (See other walking tours in Fort William)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
# of Attractions: 5
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.1 Km or 0.1 Miles
Author: leticia
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • The Highland Soap Co.
  • House of Scotland
  • Mairi MacIntyre
  • The Whisky Shop
  • The Granite House
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The Highland Soap Co.

1) The Highland Soap Co.

The Highland Soap Company is situated on High Street and is a family-run manufacturing business. This local shop specializes in handmade soap. Due to its old traditional handcrafted manufacturing processes and the finest natural, fresh ingredients, the company provides high-quality luxury products for all ages. Here you will find an assortment of handmade soaps in various forms and numerous organic skin care products. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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House of Scotland

2) House of Scotland

House of Scotland is another wonderful local, small and family-run shop, located on central High Street. It specializes in traditional Highland dress. The shop houses a great selection of quality products, including tartans, kilts, sporrans, clan tartan clothes, shirts, clan products, belts, buckles, knitwear, kilt pins, capes, Scottish gifts, clan souvenirs, Celtic jewelry, accessories, whisky and much more. The service is helpful and friendly.
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Mairi MacIntyre

3) Mairi MacIntyre

Mairi MacIntyre is another shopping venue that deserves your attention. The shop can be found at 67 High Street and is a well-stocked gift store. Here you will find an assortment of gifts that can be excellent souvenirs for you, your family and friends.
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The Whisky Shop

4) The Whisky Shop

If you want to purchase one of Scotland's prominent brands of Scottish whisky, the Whisky Shop on High Street is the right place. This shop is the largest whisky specialty shop in the UK, and it offers something for everyone. Here you will find a wide selection of traditional local whisky and whisky gifts. The shop is open Mondays through Saturdays, 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM, Sundays 11.30 AM to 4.30 PM; Friday until 8:30 PM.
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The Granite House

5) The Granite House

Located on prominent High Street, the Granite House is probably one of the best gift stores in the city. It has been in operation since 1977. Here you will find traditional Scottish gold and silver contemporary jewelry, watches, clocks, gifts, and greeting cards. The shop is open Mondays through Saturdays from 9:00 to 17:30. During peak summer months the shop is also open on Sundays.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Kenneth Allen.

Walking Tours in Fort William, Scotland

Create Your Own Walk in Fort William

Create Your Own Walk in Fort William

Creating your own self-guided walk in Fort William is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Fort William Introduction Walking Tour

Fort William Introduction Walking Tour

Fort William is the largest town in the southwestern Scottish Highlands that attracts a number of tourists each year. Originally founded as a settlement near the fort, the town contains a number of prominent landmarks, including old churches, monuments, memorials, and the fort. Follow this self-guided tour to see the town's most popular sights.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles