Loch Ness Guide

Loch Ness Travel Guide

Fort Augustus is one of the most charming towns in the Highlands, set on the banks of Loch Ness. Fort Augustus is named after the infamous Duke of Cumberland (Butcher Cumberland as he was called by the Scots after Culloden) and the town is home to the famous Caledonian Canal.

Caledonian Canal

The Canal was built in the early 1800s to link the North Sea and the Atlantic, removing the need for shipping to sail around Scotland's dangerous north East coast. Within the village itself is an impressive flight of locks, and here in the town the Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre offers an interesting display on the history and operation of the canal.

Nessie!

Why not relax by the Loch and try some Nessie spotting or enjoy a Loch Ness cruise? Find out about the history of the Loch Ness Monster at one of the 2 rival monster exhibitions at Drumnadrochit!

Urquhart Castle

Urquhart Castle is an impressive historic ruin enjoying a stunning location on the banks of Loch Ness. It was an important medieval fortress, guarding the entrance to the Great Glen from the 13th Century and playing a major role in 500 years of violent Scottish history.

Clansman Centre

Take a walk or cycle through the network of paths around the village. Visit the Clansman Centre to find out about Highland life in the 17th Century