South Ballachulish Highland

We have Pubs (6), Restaurants (20), Banks (0), Hotels (18), Shops (23), Supermarkets (4), Takeaways (13), Cinemas (1), Health and beauty (35), Home improvement (29), Attractions (15), Property services (6) and Education (11)

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The nearest train stations to South Ballachulish are

Fort William (10.18 miles)

Corpach (11.68 miles)

Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA39 postcode district.

County or areaHighland
Postcode districtPA39
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 48 min4:28 am – 10:16 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 48 min8:54 am – 3:42 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,985 residentsin the Lochaber East and North census areaMedian age 51.12,349 households70% of homes owner-occupied44% owned outright18% social rented, 8% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.2% unemployment rate61% of adults are economically active, 2,564 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: hospitality 21%, health and social work 12%, construction 8%Getting to work: 37% work from home, 52% go by car, 2% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle32% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages35% of adults hold a degree or higher16% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 97%, other languages 3%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 16°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 5°C, lows 0°C2,582 mm of rain a year, 99 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January58 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 0 to 5°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 7°CMApril: 3 to 9°CAMay: 5 to 13°CMJune: 8 to 15°CJJuly: 10 to 16°CJAugust: 10 to 16°CASeptember: 8 to 14°CSOctober: 5 to 11°CONovember: 3 to 8°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Parks and green spacesJubilee Parkplaying field · under a mileGlencoe Outdoor Centresports ground · 1.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes185 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197042 of magnitude 3+, 4 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Aug 201730 mi away, Moidart, HighlandMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 28 Jul 202616 mi away, Spean Bridge, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 0.9 · PM2.5 3.1 · PM10 4.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband40% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband86% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)4.6% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,700 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation17 m56 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 376 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





Pubs

Pubs in South Ballachulish

 

 

20 Restaurants in South Ballachulish in 8 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in South Ballachulish

 

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Hotels

Hotels in South Ballachulish

 

 

23 Shops in South Ballachulish in 8 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in South Ballachulish

 

 

13 Takeaways in South Ballachulish in 3 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in South Ballachulish

 

 

35 Health and beauty in South Ballachulish in 7 categories

 

 

29 Home improvement in South Ballachulish in 10 categories

 

 

15 Attractions in South Ballachulish in 5 categories

 

 

6 Property services in South Ballachulish in 4 categories

 

 

11 Education in South Ballachulish in 7 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in South Ballachulish

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Top restaurants in South Ballachulish

  • JJ's Cafe - Fort William

    Breakfast Restaurant

    Belford Road, Fort William, PH33 7NU

    11.4 miles away

    5 star reviewwhether your climbing ben nevis or just taking a stroll or even doing nothing then a jjs breakfast will fuel ...

  • Indian Garden Restaurant - Fort William

    Indian Restaurant

    82 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AD

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBest indian in fort william - also doing takeaway as well. Samosas really nice.

  • Cafe Mango - Fort William

    Thai Restaurant

    24-26 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AT

    10 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat places. Satay awesome. No mistakes. We will be back !

  • Cafe 115 - Fort William

    115 High St, Fort William, PH33 6DG

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewCaf� 115 is my favorite place to eat in Fort William. We sampled breakfast in the morning as we were ...

  • Highland Star - Fort William

    Chinese Restaurant

    155 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6EA

    9.8 miles away

    4 star reviewQuick service. Good szechuan chicken. Takeout now too.

 

Top banks in South Ballachulish

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Top shops in South Ballachulish

  • Ledaig Leisure - Benderloch, Oban

    Mobile Phone Repair Shop

    Barr Bheag, Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1RT

    16.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThis shop has just about every thing the camper or caravanner could want ! I visit every year for fuel ...

  • Togs - Fort William

    Fort William, PH33 7DR

    11.4 miles away

    5 star reviewVery helpful proprietor who is more concerned about meeting the customer's needs,than making a sale.Huge amount of stock at reasonable ...

  • Co op - Ballachulish

    Loan Fern, Ballachulish, PH49 4JB

    0.3 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best Co Op in Scotland

  • Appin Electric Bike Hire - Appin

    Bicycle Store

    Rosebank A828, Appin, PA38 4BL

    11.5 miles away

    4 star reviewQuality bikes and excellent support offered in case of puncture or similar (not needed thankfully). Small family business providing ...

 

Top supermarkets in South Ballachulish

Supermarkets yet to be reviewed

 

Top takeaways in South Ballachulish

  • Fish and Chip Shop - Kinlochleven

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Riverside Road, Kinlochleven, PH50 4QH

    7 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat fish n' chips!

  • Sammys Fish and Chip Shop - Caol

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Kilmallie Road, Caol, PH33 7EN

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewAlways lovely fresh fish in crispy light batter. Chips usually v. good too

  • Riverside Chippy - Kinlochleven

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Riverside Road, Kinlochleven, PH50 4QH

    7 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best haddock, chicken, white pudding and chips we have tasted, well worth a visit if you are in the ...

 

Top cinemas in South Ballachulish

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Top health and beauty in South Ballachulish

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Top home improvement in South Ballachulish

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Top property services in South Ballachulish

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Top education in South Ballachulish

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