Fort Augustus Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A white life buoy with red accents and the words "Loch Ness" and "Scotland" on a blue wooden background.
A marina with several sailboats docked, surrounded by houses and greenery.
A calm lake at sunset with a rocky shoreline and distant mountains.
A town with stone houses, a bridge, and a large metal sculpture.
A blue boat named SHLDA docked at a calm lake with snow-capped mountains in the background.
The Inch Hotel

The Inch Hotel

3 out of 5
Fort Augustus Fort Augustus Scotland
The price is £159 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£159
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Fort Augustus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews)
"The hotel was excellent, food was great both dinner and breakfast, and the room was cozy with a view of the Loch. Do note that they no longer have highland cattle in the lot out front due to traffic issues."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

The Inch Hotel
The Highland Club

The Highland Club

3 out of 5
St Benedict's Abbey Fort Augustus Scotland
The price is £452 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£452
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly country house in Fort Augustus. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Clansman Centre ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
"Amazing. Must stop on your trip to Loch Ness!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

The Highland Club
Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre

Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre

3.5 out of 5
Caledonian Canal Centre, Canalside Fort Augustus Scotland
The price is £150 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£150
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Fort Augustus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews)
"Great location in a cute historic village. Very comfortable and clean room. WiFi was a bit too slow and unusable at brief intervals."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre
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Loch Ness Gate House Apartments

Loch Ness Gate House Apartments

3 out of 5
Station Rd Fort Augustus Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Fort Augustus. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche ...
Loch Ness Gate House Apartments
Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location

Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location

Fort Augustus Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Fort Augustus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Clansman Centre and Allt na ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
"An amazing place, despite the climb up to the 3rd floor but well worth it. Apartment was spotless and provided tea,coffee etc for our arrival we couldn’t fault it and would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Monastery 17 penthouse apartment , overlooking Loch Ness , The Best Location
The Fort Archway - ground floor 2 bedroom apartment at The Highland Club

The Fort Archway - ground floor 2 bedroom apartment at The Highland Club

Fort Augustus Invernesshire
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Fort Augustus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Clansman Centre and Allt na Criche ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Property was clean and the grounds were stunning. Plenty of shops and restaurants near and the Loch is only a few steps away."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

The Fort Archway - ground floor 2 bedroom apartment at The Highland Club
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Stay near popular Fort Augustus attractions

Fort Augustus Locks‎

Fort Augustus Locks‎ is just one of the places to see in Fort Augustus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Loch Ness and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour

£81
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe and Highlands Explorer Full-Day Tour
castle in edinburgh

West Highland Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh

£102
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
West Highland Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh
Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

£71
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
Glengoyne Distillery with green rolling hills in the background in Edinburgh.

Discover Malt Whisky from Edinburgh

£123
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Discover Malt Whisky from Edinburgh
Portree

Private Isle of Skye Tour From Fort Augustus

£308
per adult
Private Isle of Skye Tour From Fort Augustus
Portree Harbour

Luxury Isle of Skye Full Day Tour

£895
per traveller
Luxury Isle of Skye Full Day Tour
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Cities near Fort Augustus

A historic stone castle ruin with a lake in the background.

Inverness

A calm lake with a boat docked on the right, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.

Invergarry

An aerial view of a historical site with ruins, pathways, and surrounding greenery.

Newtonmore

A rural landscape with a house, green fields, and mountains in the background.

Spean Bridge

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