Fort Augustus

Jan 17
11:09

2009

Niall Buchanan

Niall Buchanan

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Fort Augustus is a small village in the Highland region of Scotland and is a the start of Loch Ness. This article has information on dining options, attractions and the accommodation in Fort Augustus.

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Fort Augustus is a small village that is in the Highlands region of Scotland at the foot of the world famous Loch Ness.  It has a small population of around 400 people but is very busy during tourist season with those looking to see Loch Ness or enjoy the beautiful highland scenery.There is a selection of restaurants in the town,Fort Augustus Articles most run parallel to the Caledonian Canal in the centre of town.  The most popular places to eat are the Lock Inn and the Bothy, both are bar restaurants and offer simple but enjoyable food.  Look at the daily specials menu on arrival for some of the best bargains such as Venison steak in the summer months.If you want some fine dining then the Boathouse is the best in the area, it has a fantastic location on Loch Ness.  There are plenty of elegant dishes to sample such as Venison Fillet and Scallops with Black Pudding, all sourced from local produce.The local attractions include several walks around the town and of course Loch Ness.  You can take a boat trip out onto the Loch and there are several options available, one of the best is Cruise Loch Ness which takes around an hour.  The local guide tells you about Loch Ness and answers any questions you may have about Nessie, There are sonar sensors which show a 3D view of Loch Ness and are ideal for Nessie hunting.If you get a bus or drive 20 minutes outside of Fort Augustus you will find the picturesque Urquhart Castle.  The castle overlooks Loch Ness and is open to the public, the castle is in ruins after it was destroyed during the Jacobite wars of the 18th century.  But there is still plenty to see and a short video at the start of the tour provides the historical background of the castle.Fort Augustus is also one of the stop on one of Scotland’s most popular walks, the Great Glen Way.  The trail is 73 miles long and runs from Fort William to Inverness taking around 5 or 6 days to complete depending on your fitness.  The route runs through the heart of Fort Augustus, you just follow the purple thistles to find the exact route.If you are looking for accommodation in Fort Augustus then you have a large selection of properties to choose from.  The lowest cost accommodation is Morags Lodge Hostel which is a couple of minutes walk from the centre of town.  There you can get a bed from as little as £15 a night.The most popular type of accommodation in Fort Augustus is bed and breakfasts, there are around a dozen to choose from all around the village.  The Niaroo is one of the largers B&B’s and it is a few minutes walk from the village centre.  The Bank House is smaller but has a fantastic location overlooking the canal and with a view of Loch Ness.There are only 2 hotels in the village, The Caledonian Hotel is the cheapest and they offer good deals on multiple night stays with Dinner, B&B packages available all year round.  The Lovat Arms has recently under gone an extensive refurbishment program and it offers luxury accommodation which looks out towards Loch Ness.If you are looking for a Bed and Breakfast in Fort Augustus or a Fort Augustus Hotel then try Rooms in Scotland for a good selection ofaccommodation in Fort Augustus to book online.