Aonach Mor  Valley House is close by the Nevis Range, Scotland 's highest ski area, and a winter wonderland for snowsport enthusiasts and sightseers alike.

The gondola ride is a highly acclaimed visitor attraction in its own right in summer and winter, allowing sightseers to enjoy the scenic ride whilst absorbing the stunning views.

Aonach Mor is also a mecca for mountain bikers, and this year hosts the Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships.

Ben Nevis  At more than 4,000ft it is Britain‘s highest mountain.

Thousands of walkers climb Ben Nevis each year.

But if you decide to join the throng, remember that this is a serious undertaking and dress for the mountain and not for the valley.

Old Inverlochy Castle  The now ruined castle on the outskirts of Fort William was built in the 1200s. Throughout the years it passed through a number of hands, usually by force. It was the scene of two major battles. In 1431 the MacDonalds defeated the Stewarts and in 1645,the Campbells under the Earl of Argyll, who was holding it, were defeated by the Marquis of Montrose, a victory that was followed by the massacre of 1,300 of the defenders. If you're looking for ghosts there will be a few around here after nightfall!

The West Highland Railway  The world-famous West Highland Line runs from Glasgow to Fort William and then to Mallaig. The journey takes you through some of the most isolated and stunning scenery in the Highlands, and in the summer the Jacobite steam engine runs a daily service between Fort William and Mallaig. Look out for the historic Glenfinnan Monument and the viaduct crossed by the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films!

Loch Ness and Inverness  Travel along beautiful Loch Ness to reach the Highland capital, a bustling town on the shores of the Beauly Firth. Look out for the Loch Ness Monster as you pass the ruins of Urquhart Castle!

Isle of Skye  No trip to the Highlands is complete without a trip “over the sea” to the Misty Island of Skye. The island can be reached by car ferry from Mallaig or Glenelg or by the toll-free bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh. Why not visit romantic Dunvegan Castle, historic stronghold of Clan MacLeod and home of the mysterious ‘Fairy Flag?’

Oban  The busy town of Oban, a 1.5-hour drive south from Fort William, is known as the Gateway to the Isles. The town's south pier is the embarkation point for car ferries to Mull, Coll, Tiree, Barra, South Uist, Colonsay, Lismore and Islay. From these islands you can travel further afield to Iona, Staffa and to many of the smaller less well known isles.

And there's lots more! ...