West Highland Museum
A free local museum in the center of Fort William, famous for its Jacobite uprising artifacts, including the well-known 'Secret Portrait'.
The West Highland Museum is on Cameron Square, the main street of Fort William. Founded in 1922, it displays prehistoric Highland artifacts, clan life, Scottish tartans, and items related to World War II commandos. Its best-known Jacobite collection includes a 'Secret Portrait' that only reveals the likeness of Bonnie Prince Charlie when viewed in a cylindrical mirror. Admission is free, with donations welcome. It suits a rainy day and takes about 1 hour.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00; closed Sundays and some days in winter
Nearby sights
- The Jacobite Steam Train
- Old Inverlochy Castle
- Neptune's Staircase
- Ben Nevis Distillery
- Ben Nevis
- Nevis Range Mountain Gondola
- Glen Nevis & Steall Falls
- Clachaig Inn