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Cedar Lodge Cottage

Available for Staycations and short breaks in October
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Natural History in Fort William

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Natural History 
Lochaber Geopark
Lochaber Geopark encompasses an area of 4,468Km2, including the Small Isles (Rum, Muck, Eigg and Canna) and is renowned for its spectacular scenery. It is this landscape that makes Lochaber Geopark the ultimate playground sculpted by nature.  The region is famous for its outdoor adventure activities, climbing, skiing and biking to name but a few. But it also has some of the most diverse wildlife in the UK, and one of the most complex, interesting and significant geological histories of any area.  Lochaber Geopark aims to bring these aspects to the fore, by providing interpretation panels through out the region, creating routes and information guides for the area that let visitors understand the landscape they see along their journey, and through our Visitors Centres.  We also play a role in protecting rare places in the area such as SSSI's (Sights of Special Scientific Interest), and encouraging local business to work together so as to better the economy and standard of living in the area.
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Treasures of the Earth
This award winning attraction features one of Europe's finest collections of priceless gemstones and beautiful crystals, displayed in a stunning simulation of cave, cavern and mining scenes: nuggets of gold and silver aquamarines, blood red garnets, emeralds, rubies, fiery opals and diamonds glisten and sparkle as they light your path. In an area of over 6000sq ft of sheer delight, you can marvel at massive crystal geodes, some weighing over 100kg, fossil remains and casts ranging from 500 million years old Trilobites, to an amazing sabre tooth tiger skull. And finally our unique gift shop with gemstones giftware, jewellery, geological specimens, books, healing crystals etc at amazing prices, proving a fitting end to your visit to "Treasures of the Earth"! Children love seeing our sparkling rocks !
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