Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus is a village on the southern shores of Loch Ness in the Highlands. Visitors come to watch boats pass through the Caledonian Canal's flight of locks, cruise the water, or search for the loch's famous resident. It serves as an ideal base for exploring the Great Glen, with nearby Inverness and Fort William easily accessible.
Our coach holidays to Fort Augustus take you right to the southern shores of the legendary Loch Ness. In the heart of the village, you'll find the Caledonian Canal, where it's a joy to simply sit back and watch boats glide through the dramatic flight of locks. It's the perfect place to relax, enjoy the views, and keep a keen eye out for the loch's most famous resident.
Whether you fancy a cruise on the water, a stroll along the canal-side paths, or a bit of shopping, Fort Augustus is a wonderful base for exploring the breathtaking scenery of the Great Glen and the wider Highlands. With Inverness and Fort William both within easy reach, there is so much to discover. Join us on a trip to Fort Augustus and experience the magic of the Highlands without any of the stress.
Coach tours visiting Fort Augustus
Magical Skye and the Scottish Highlands
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The Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer ★★★
The Highland Hotel is a large three-star Victorian hotel set above the spa village of Strathpeffer in the Scottish Highlands, north-west of Inverness. Standing in elevated grounds, it commands views over the village and surrounding hills and makes a convenient touring base for Loch Ness, the Black Isle and the wider Highlands.
Operated as a coach-and-tour friendly hotel by Compass Hospitality, it offers numerous en-suite bedrooms along with a restaurant, bar and lounge areas, and regular entertainment during the season. Its grand period architecture, spacious public rooms and value-oriented dinner, bed and breakfast style make it popular with group tours and independent travellers exploring the Highlands.
Address: Off A834, Strathpeffer, IV14 9AN
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Image Attribution
- Fort Augustus — (Photo by Neil Mewes on Unsplash )
- Isle of Skye — (Photo by Garvit Nama on Unsplash )
- Ullapool — (Photo by Mark Foster on Unsplash )