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Full steam ahead! A night on the Britain's most romantic train journey, the Caledonian Sleeper

There is no feeling quite like pulling out of Euston on this journey across the border to Scotland, says Jonathan Prynn. Here’s why every Londoner should take the trip

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025

Buildings evacuated and streets closed as Storm Floris damages Fort William centre

BUILDINGS have been evacuated and two of Fort William’s main streets closed off after Storm Floris caused major damage to rooftops ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

World Series Downhill MTB racing comes to Fort William this weekend. Here's how to watch all the action live in the US, UK and elsewhere

Round One of the 2024 Whoop UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Series promises exciting racing for armchair fans. Our viewing guide has everything you need to know

Bike Perfect · May 1, 2024

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Tickets for the best downhill MTB event on the planet are on sale now – here are five top tips for spectating at Fort William this May

Fort William is a pilgrimage for any downhill mountain bike fan and here's my best ways to enjoy it, from avoiding the dreaded midge to securing tickets and evening meals

Bike Perfect · Jan 26, 2024

Greg Minnaar reveals a much bigger project behind his move to Norco as the worst-kept secret in downhill MTB is confirmed

The GOAT says his move to Norco has lit a fire in him for the 2024 season and beyond

Bike Perfect · Jan 10, 2024

Greg Minnaar leaves Santa Cruz Syndicate after 16 years – so what's next for the greatest downhiller of all-time?

If the rumors are to be believed, the GOAT is signing for the Norco Downhill Team for 2024

Bike Perfect · Dec 5, 2023

‘Hogwarts Express’ allowed to run again after safety concerns

The Jacobite, which runs from Fort William to Mallaig, has been suspended in the past because of concerns over its hinged carriage doors

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

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‘Hogwarts Express’ train services can resume, says safety body

The Jacobite, which runs from Fort William to Mallaig, has been suspended in the past because of concerns over its hinged carriage doors.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Bespoken Word – is the Scottish Super World Champs outstanding or overcrowding?

Guy Kesteven asks if packing all the World Championship events into one mega session in Scotland is a good idea or not?

Bike Perfect · Aug 4, 2023

Mondraker finally unwraps their mystery prototype downhill bike

Mondraker's downhill bike goes taps-aff at Fort William

Bike Perfect · Aug 3, 2023

Fort William to play host to Royal National Mòd in 2025

ORGANISERS of the Royal National Mòd have announced that the festival will return to Lochaber in 2025.

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023

Rachel Atherton hints at a Fort William Downhill MTB World Championship 2023 return

The six times World Downhill champion chats all things MTB from returning to racing to the launch of the new Atherton AM.170

Bike Perfect · Apr 18, 2023

Glasgow former military man ran 101 miles to raise funds for Doddie Aid

Gary Ferguson ran for 24 hours - from Fort William to Glasgow - over the weekend to raise funds for the charity. He described the experience as "horrible" but is proud to have completed it.

Glasgow Live · Feb 1, 2023

Heartfelt tributes paid to 'truly lovely woman' after body found in search for missing Mairi Mackay

Family and friends have been saddened by the loss of Mairi Mackay, after a body was found near Fort William this morning.

Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022

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Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022

Body found on Scots shoreline amid search for missing woman

Police received reports that a body had been discovered on the shoreline of Loch Linnhe, south of Fort William, at roughly 8.55am this morning.

Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022

Lanarkshire fitness instructor completes barefooted West Highland Way challenge

Army veteran Craig Curtis, from Lanark, completed all 96 miles from Milngavie to Fort William without any shoes in aid of Blesma, which supports ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limb loss.

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2022

Village 'under siege from violent herd of deer' after residents voted against cull

Villagers in Kinlochleven near Fort William in Lochaber, Scotland, vetoed a plan to cull a herd of over 20 rogue deer that moved in on the community before violence allegedly ensued

Glasgow Live · Jun 1, 2022

ScotRail chaos in Glasgow forces student to travel 140 miles by taxi

We told how strikes over pay led to a wave of train services being scrapped this week. The West Highland line was massively reduced, affecting Jack Boag's journey out of Glasgow.

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Daily Record · May 12, 2022

Scots train route makes CNN Travel 'world's most incredible rail journeys' list

The five hour journey which leaves from Glasgow and terminates in Lochaber, has come number one in the top ten list

Glasgow Live · May 12, 2022

Glasgow train route named among 'world's most incredible rail journeys' by CNN Travel

The multi-national broadcaster has published a new list of amazing trips every rail adventurer needs to cross off their to-do list, with one train route from Glasgow Queen Street featuring in their top 10.

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2022

Scottish Ukrainian couple tell of trauma as they gather aid for Kyiv as their former home is pounded with missiles

Neil and Katya Campbell met in Kyiv and lived there together before moving to start a new life running a bed and breakfast near Fort William in 2015.

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