Fort William’s bustling town centre has transport facilities, shops and plenty of accommodation. There are all the normal “Highland Kitsch” shops selling furry haggis and Loch Ness Monsters, but you will also find some excellent outdoor shops. The Nevis Sports shop has a very good book section as well as a busy café. The town has a markedly diverse character - it is a regional service centre, industrial town, and tourist resort. If you have time to spare, a visit to the West Highland Museum off the High Street can be recommended, both for its intrinsic interest, and as further background to your walk on the West Highland Way.