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Gowan Brae Owner: Mr Clark |
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Description: A small family run business, Gowan Brae has been operating as a Bed and Breakfast for over 60 years by three successive generations of the Smith family. Built at the turn of the Twentieth Century, the house is situated in a quiet residential area on the hillside behind the town of Fort William overlooking picturesque Loch Linnhe and the surrounding hills. We offer two ensuite bedrooms and one twin room with private facilities. All rooms have hospitality trays and colour television and off street parking is available in the two driveways adjacent to the house. An extensive breakfast menu is on offer and particular attention is given to the quality and presentation of food served at breakfast. Location: Fort William High Street is only a three minute walk from Gowan Brae and this popular "Gateway to the Highlands" is favoured by many as a base from which to tour the West Highlands. There are many different attractions in and around Fort William for locals and Tourists alike. Beautiful Glen Nevis lies at the foot of Britain’s highest mountain and the scenery is truly breathtaking. Accessible by road or foot, the Glen is seven miles long and the road narrows to single track at the Lower Falls. A further two mile stretch ends at the car park where the keen walker can leave their vehicle and take the 20 minute trek through the Gorge. The end of the walk is worth waiting for. Don't forget your camera!!! A 35 minute drive west from Fort William will take you to the famous village of Glenfinnan. It was here, in 1745, that Prince Charles Edward Stewart marched south with the gathered clans. The Glenfinnan Monument was erected to commemorate all those who fought and died for The Cause. From mid June until the end of September, "The Jacobite" steam train runs from Fort William to the fishing port of Mallaig following the famous Road to the Isles. Winding its way through Corpach, Glenfinnan and Arisaig the views of the West Highland countryside are second to none. The rail journey crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a curved structure of concrete, 100 feet high and 416 yards in length. It consists of 21 arched spans of 50 feet each and was built by Robert MacAlpine. This was the first concrete viaduct to be built in Britain. Folklore has it that during construction a horse and cart fell into one of the viaducts piers and remains entombed there to this day. |
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