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Short breaks in Fort William
How about visiting Fort William this Spring and enjoy...
- Kinlochleven Spring Music Festival. Music workshop in the afternoon from 3pm then a concert of fiddles, bagpipes, guitars and accordions. kinlochlevenfestival@msn.com. 29th March 2008.
- Wolfstone on Tour. Nevis Centre. Wolfstone are best described as a rock band from the Highlands of Scotland that happen to use pipes, whistles & Fiddles in their repertoire. 4th April 2008.
- Scotland’s Strongest Man. Nevis Centre. 10 individuals compete for the title of Scotland’s Strongest Man. 3rd May 2008.
- Lochaber Showstoppers. Nevis Centre. The annual musical from Showstoppers this year is the classic Jekyll & Hyde ~ 15-17 May 2008.
- 10 Under the Ben. Now in its fourth year 10 Under the Ben is a must do for all mountain bike enthusiasts. 10 Under the Ben is the first of the three tens events. This is an opportunity for riders, racers, off road riders and the weekend warriors to get out and get on their bikes. Participants can compete as a solo or in relay teams of two, three or four. The race is an endurance format with teams and individuals competing to see who can complete the most laps in the 10 hours. For 2008 the No Fuss Team have changed the venue of the event to the Nevis Range, the home of the 2007 World Championships and the UK’s round of the World Cup in 2008. Entrants will be treated to the highest race registration in the country and pre race meal at the Snow Goose restaurant. Riders will again be treated to an awesome course incorporating sections of the World Championships cross country course as well as some stunning sections of singletrack and fire roads in the shadow of the North Face of the countries highest mountain Ben Nevis. “Don’t worry if you do not look good in Lycra, No Fuss events are all about taking part in a hobby that we enjoy, competition is up to the individual its more about taking part, riding a great course with loads of like minded people and have a good time” said Frazer Coupland Partner No Fuss Events. 10 Under the Ben is a real family day out. There will be entertainment and music for all, race registration and pre race party commence on the Friday evening, with race scheduled to start at 0900 on Saturday and après race party going on late into Saturday Night for those who have the energy. www.nofussevents.co.uk ~ 31 May 2008.
If you’d like to visit Fort William you could book accommodation at The Ballachulish Hotel or Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Ballachulish, near Fort William from £95.00 per room per night, Bed and Breakfast.
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