Sights in Loch Ness
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Urquhart Castle
Commanding a brilliant location 1.5 miles east of Drumnadrochit, with outstanding views (on a clear day), Urquhart Castle is a popular Nessie-watching hotspot. A huge visitor centre (most of which is beneath ground level) includes a video theatre (with a dramatic ‘unveiling’ of the castle at the end of the film) and displays of medieval items discovered in the castle.
The castle was repeatedly sacked and rebuilt (and sacked and rebuilt) over the centuries; in 1692 it was blown up to prevent the Jacobites from using it. The five-storey tower house at the northern point is the most impressive remaining fragment and offers wonderful views across the water. The site inclu…
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Caledonian Canal
At Fort Augustus, boats using the Caledonian Canal are raised and lowered 13m by a ‘ladder’ of five consecutive locks. It’s fun to watch, and the neatly landscaped canal banks are a great place to soak up the sun or compare accents with fellow tourists. The Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre, beside the lowest lock, showcases the history of the canal.
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Clansman Centre
An exhibition on 17th-century Highland life, with live demonstrations of how to put on a plaid (the forerunner of the kilt) and how the claymore (Highland sword) was made and used. There is also a workshop where you can purchase handcrafted reproduction swords, dirks and shields.
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Loch Ness Exhibition Centre
This Nessie-themed attraction, with a scientific approach that allows you to weigh the evidence for yourself, features original footage of monster sightings plus exhibits of equipment used in the various underwater monster hunts.
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Nessieland Castle Monster Centre
This more homely attraction is a miniature theme park aimed squarely at the kids, but its main function is to sell you Loch Ness monster souvenirs.
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Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre
The Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre, beside the lowest lock, showcases the history of the canal.
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