Fort William has unveiled a Mountain Festival programme that will put the Outdoor Capital of the UK at the centre of Scotland's events programme in 2008.

The festival is promising a nine day extravaganza of films, lectures, guided walks, workshops, exhibitions, literature, photography and music for residents and visitors who want to learn about and celebrate mountain culture.

As the UK's only festival dedicated to celebrating mountains and the culture that surrounds them the festival's organising committee are pleased to announce that The Nevis Partnership will be the main presenting partner for the 2008 festival. The diverse programme of new events and old favourites sees a wide selection of cultural and sporting events and activities in Fort William and Lochaber during the best winter walking and climbing conditions of the year.

The Fort William Mountain Festival runs from 15th to 23rd February 2007 and is a nine-day celebration of mountains and the culture that surrounds them. Full programme details are available at http://www.mountainfestival.co.uk