Fort Augustus
The picturesque and hospitable village of Fort Augustus is situated at the eastern end of Loch Ness and boasts a fine selection of visitor attractions, shops and bars. In the heart of the village there is an impressive lock system that carries boats up and down the Caledonian Canal.

The village has a good selection of places to eat, gifts and craft shops, a small breeds farm, and hourly cruises on Loch Ness.

Drumnadrochit
The historic village of Drumnadrochit is only 18 miles away, where you can visit the Loch Ness 2000 exhibition centre. The route to Drumnadrochit takes you to Urquhart Castle, which has stood on the shores of Loch Ness for 800 years. If you travel on from Drumnadrochit, the city of Inverness is only another 11 miles.

Spean Bridge
Spean Bridge is situated between Firt Augustus and Fort William, where the famous Commando Memorial is sited. From Fort William a trip to Glen Coe is a must, if only to experience the atmosphere.

Fort William
Fort William is set at the foot of the Nevis Range where you will find a leisure centre, indoor ice Climbing Arena, Mountain Bike courses, Quad Bike tracks and a wealth of shops. There is the Gondola ride which takes you up Ben Nevis, and when you disembark you will find a good Restaurant. The steam railway leaves from the railway station and offers a wonderful trip to Mallaig. The train travels over the Glenfinnan Viaduct(where the filming of the Harry Potter films took place).

Loch Ness
With more water in Loch Ness than all the rivers and lakes in England and Wales combined, there is plenty to see and do around Loch Ness. Take a boat trip and go Nessie hunting, hire a boat and go sailing, hire a bicycle and go for an adventure or just go for a relaxing wooded walk along the shore.

The Highlands and Islands
Enjoy the unique and stunning scenery, which features mountains, glens, loch, rivers and beaches, and visit the many attractions such as castles, historic monuments and whisky distilleries. Take part in adventure sports ranging from mountain biking and white water rafting to gentler pursuits such as walking or golf.

Discover Scotland
After exploring the Highlands, discover the rest of Scotland. Why not visit the art galleries of Glasgow or take in a show at the famous Edinburgh Festival? You could play some golf at the ancient town of St Andrews or go on the whisky trail in Speyside? Or why not explore the remote islands of the Outer Hebrides or visit the standing stones on Orkney?

To sum up, Fort Augustus is the ideal base to experience all that the Western Highlands has a to offer.

For more information please contact the hotel.

Other Useful Links
The Lochness Gun Club
Ness Link