Banavie

Travel Guide

The lower locks of Neptune's Staircase, a series of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal enabling the waterway to negotiate the 20 metre difference in elevation from Loch Lochy to Loch Linnhe. The vast array of boats through here means there is always a good subject for photographers.
The lower locks of Neptune's Staircase, a series of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal enabling the waterway to negotiate the 20 metre difference in elevation from Loch Lochy to Loch Linnhe. The vast array of boats through here means there is always a good subject for photographers.
Now almost 200 years old, Neptunes Staircase is designed to lift or drop boats almost 20 metres in a series of 8 locks taking about 90 mins for the full cycle to take place. It's a small but worthwhile detour whilst travelling through Fort William to see it in operation.
The Scottish canal system is interesting. This series of lochs carries ships from one loch to another.
Neptune\'s Staircase showing a bridge, boating and sailing
Braeburn Guest House / B&B

Braeburn Guest House / B&B

4 out of 5
Badabrie Fort William Scotland
The price is €95 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
€95
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Fort William. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Cape Wrath Trail are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Clean room and friendly service. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Braeburn Guest House / B&B
Innisfree Guest House

Innisfree Guest House

3 out of 5
Badabrie Fort William Scotland
The price is €124 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
€124
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Fort William. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Cape Wrath Trail are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Minimal but beautifully decorated and large room with great view. Continental breakfast included which we greatly appreciated. Easy check in and checkout process. They even thought of earplugs if you need it. One of my stays in Scotland so far. Truly felt like home away from home.

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Innisfree Guest House
Moorings Hotel

Moorings Hotel

4 out of 5
Seanivan, Banavie, Fort William, Fort William SCT
Stay at this hotel in Fort William. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Neptune's Staircase are located ...
So disappointing!
For a 4 star hotel this was appalling. During our 3 night stay we didn’t see one member of hotel staff. No reception (self checkin & out) room was dirty I had to clean the toilet when we arrived and the cups but there was no one to tell. Rang reception several times no one picks up. Went down whole ...

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2022

Moorings Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments

Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments

3 out of 5
North Road Fort William Scotland
Stay at this golf apartment in Fort William. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Commando Monument are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
We enjoyed our 2 nights here. Great to have free parking and a washing machine. We also cooked and liked the fully stocked kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the water hot. We enjoyed the living room and could spread out.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments
Shepherds Rest self catering sleeps 6, pets welcome.

Shepherds Rest self catering sleeps 6, pets welcome.

Fort William SCT
Stay at this holiday home in Fort William. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Neptune's Staircase are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Property was lovely, good size and had everything we needed in it. Host was very friendly and easy to contact.

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Shepherds Rest self catering sleeps 6, pets welcome.
Self Catering Lodge

Self Catering Lodge

Glencoe SCT
Stay at this apartment in Glencoe. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Glencoe Folk Museum and Glencoe Lochan are located nearby.
Fantastic home
Wonderful little apartment with beautiful surroundings. We loved our stay. Very clean property and had excellent facilities. We would love to stay again, hopefully for longer next time!

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2019

Self Catering Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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