Jason MacIntyre Ghost Bike

A white-painted bicycle chained to a lamppost near Fort William marks something that shouldn't be forgotten. Jason MacIntyre was a local cyclist killed in a road accident, and this ghost bike is a simple, powerful memorial to him and a sobering reminder of cycling safety in the Highlands.

You won't spend long here - it's a roadside stop rather than a destination - but it carries real weight. The bike itself is modest, the kind of thing you'd walk past without a second glance if you didn't know the story. That's rather the point. Ghost bikes exist in cities and towns across the world, each one representing a life cut short. This one sits in the shadow of Ben Nevis, among some of Scotland's most dramatic cycling country.

It's a moment to pause, particularly if you're visiting the area on two wheels yourself. Fort William is surrounded by world-class mountain biking and road cycling routes, so the contrast between those exhilarating rides and this quiet memorial feels important.

If you're staying at Ben Nevis Holiday Park or Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park - both excellent bases for the area - you'll likely pass near it. Neither park is far away, making it easy to visit while exploring Fort William proper. Free to pay your respects, no opening hours to worry about. Just a bike, a story, and a reason to cycle more carefully through the highlands.