Welcome to Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus is in the historic and scenic Highland region of Scotland, situated between Fort William and Inverness on the shores of Loch Ness. Although the town only boasts a modest population of around 400 people it is a popular and busy tourist destination and with a wide range of activities to keep you occupied during your stay.

Try a cruise on Loch Ness, where you can try and find the Loch Ness Monster or perhaps a trip to the nearby Urquhart Castle. This is an ideal base for touring or relaxing and for keen walkers and cyclists there are many walks around Fort Augustus, the most popular being the Great Glen Way which passes through the village.

Fort Augustus.net has a list of attractions, shops, restaurants and general information to help you plan your stay in Fort Augustus.

We also have a good selection of Fort Augustus accommodation which includes Bed and Breakfasts and Hotels in Fort Augustus.

If you are looking for accommodation in the rest of the Highland region then try Rooms in Scotland they have an excellent range of accommodation in Scotland available.

Shopping

The shops in Fort Augustus are mostly found around the canalside area. These consist mainly of souvenir shops and local arts and crafts, there is also a small local supermarket.

Eating and Drinking

There are no shortage of restaurants and bars in Fort Augustus. Most of the bars offer a pretty good bar menu at comparative prices. For fine dining try the Boat House.

Places to Stay

There are numerous bed and breakfasts situated around Fort Augustus and a handful of Hotels. These book up quickly in the summer so advance booking is recommended.

Things to Do

The main attraction in Fort Augustus is Loch Ness and there are numerous boat trips on offer. The Caledonian Canal is popular for boat watching and there are also numerous walks in the area.

Great Glen Way

The Great Glen Way is one of the most popular walks in Scotland. It usually takes around 5 days to complete and Fort Augustus is one of the main stops along the way. View More