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Loch Ness Accommodation
The famous flight of locks at Fort Augustus
The Clansman Centre retells Highland stories in a recreated Highland house
Fort Augustus is the junction between Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal
The Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre in the former lock keepers cottage
Another Tourist Information Centre is in Fort Augustus
Loch Ness boat trips from Fort AugustusFort Augustus Loch Ness Caledonian Canal Highlands Scotland
Fort Augustus is an attractive village midway on the Great Glen between Fort William and Inverness. It's named after George II's son who later became the notorious "Butcher" at Culloden the Duke of Cumberland.
With its location at the mouth of Loch Ness it's a good stepping off point for boat cruises on either the Caledonian Canal or Loch Ness. It has a good choice of accommodation and watering holes so a good base if you're tackling The Great Glen Way.
Fort Augustus Tourist Guide
Fort Augustus is situated at the mouth of Loch Ness and is renowned for its flight of five locks that separate Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal.
Next to the canal in a converted lock keepers cottage is the Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre. Here you can find out about the history and operation of the canal. Tel: 01320 366493.
Open from April to October, seven days a week, from 10am-6pm is The Clansman Centre where the 19th century schoolhouse in which it's housed has been converted inside to recreate a 17th century turf house. A suitably kilted Highlander tells the story of how Highlanders used to live in the harsh Scottish climate.
Fort Augustus has several places to eat and drink and a variety of accommodation. There is a Tourist Information Centre at the car park, Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire PH32 4DD. Tel: 01320 366367. Fax: 01320 366779.
Loch Ness Boat Trips from Fort Augustus
Loch Ness Express run a daily scheduled service down the entire length of Loch Ness up to Inverness from a base in Fort Augustus. They offer a hop-on, hop-off facility where you can stop off at Foyers, Inverfarigaig and Urquhart Castle. Departures: May, June, September and October 10.15am plus in July and August 9.45am and 3.45pm. Check their website for more information. Tel: 0800 328 6426. Email: info@lochnessexpress.com.
Augusta Boat Services off cruises and angling trips on Loch Ness. For more information contact them by email. Augusut Boat Services, Tel: 01320 366579. Mobile: 0777 1857693. Email: augusta@thedoghousemail.com
Cruise Loch Ness also run hour long trips from Fort Augustus every hour on the hour on a modern hi-tech vessel with sonar equipment. Their website boasts some famous faces who've taken the cruise. Cruise Loch Ness, Tel: 01320 366277. Fax: 01320 366221 Mobile 07801289103. Email: info@cruiselochness.com
Fort Augustus Golf Club
Fort Augustus has a 9 hole heathland course along the banks of the Caledonian Canal. It is regarded as the most challenging 9 hole course in Scotland. Visitors are welcome and societies are asked to arrange their bookings by contacting the club direct.
Fort Augustus Golf Club, Market Hill, Fort Augustus PH32 4DS. Tel: 01320 366660. Email: fortaugustusgc@aol.com.
The Great Glen Way
The Great Glen Way is a long distance walking route that stretches 73 miles from Fort William to Inverness.
The whole route can be walked in 5-6 days and there is plenty of accommodation along the way in the towns and villages that span the Great Glen. Alternatively you can do sections of it during a day.
Most of the route is low-level and takes in towpaths and woodland walks, but you can always divert off it to take in some more challenging mountain hikes.
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