Introducing Fort Augustus
At the far southern end of Loch Ness, halfway between Inverness and Fort William, the pretty village of Fort Augustus is a good place to stop and take it easy. The village marks an important staging post of the Caledonian Canal, an engineering triumph that carves its way through the Highlands from the North Sea to the Atlantic. At Fort Augustus a series of locks raises boats up to the level of the next loch. Potter about, relax and watch the goings on around the lock gates. Its ‘high street’ is the quayside, and it’s lined with good pubs and cafés.
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The TIC (366367) can help with finding and booking B&B accommodation in the village, or there’s Stravaigers Lodge (366257; Glendoe Rd; dm from £15, tw £30), a new backpackers just near the old Abbey (closed to visitors). Your best bet for food and drink is the Bothy (366736; mains £6-12; lunch & dinner), serving reasonable pub grub right by the swing bridge over the canal.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: First Trip to Scotland
by alaska90 28 August 2011
Hotel/B&B recommendations please. We have the itinerary set. Edinburgh Braemer Glen Affric Area/ Fort Augustus Isle of Skye Isle of Mul…
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RE: Another
by serishana777 26 July 2011
I wouldn't bother sleeping in Stirling. Accomodation is more limited and there's not a lot to do in the evening. Stay an extra night in…
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RE: Best route to go from Carlisle to Inverness
by pedro555 15 March 2011
Best scenery route would be up via Loch Lomond, Glencoe and Fort Augustus (Loch Ness).
