What to do around Loch Ness

Fort Augustus Castles Houses Forts Battles Exhibitions
Boat Trips Distilleries Villages Others
Fort Augustus
Loch Ness Directions 0 Miles
Caledonian Canal Directions 0 Miles
The Clansman Centre Directions 0 Miles
The Clansman Centre, here in Fort Augustus, experience the life of a REAL Highlander
Caledonian Centre Directions 0 Miles
The Caledonian Canal Visitor's Centre here in Fort Augustus, find out the history of this epic piece of construction
Cruise Loch Ness Directions 0 Miles
Cruise Loch Ness, enjoy a cruise out on beautiful Loch Ness
Pepper Pot Light House Directions 0 Miles
Old Oich River Bridge Directions 0 Miles
There was formerly a three-arched stone bridge in the village, built by the redcoat army, after the Jacobite defeat of 1746. It was importantly used by all the cattle drovers travelling to the south from Skye and the North of Scotland. It later carried the main road from Fort William to Inverness
Castles And Houses
Urquhart Castle Directions 15 Miles
Urquhart Castle, once one of Scotland's largest castles, just off the A82 between Fort Augustus and Inverness
Eilean Donan Castle Directions 48 Miles
Dunrobin Castle Directions 86 Miles
The majestic Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and dates back to the 1300s
Forts And Battles
Culloden Directions 32 Miles
Culloden, the place of the last battle fought on British soil, to the east of Inverness
Fort George Directions 46 Miles
Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain
Exhibitions
Loch Ness Centre Directions 19 Miles
The exhibition was opened by explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes. It takes visitors through seven themed areas on a journey from the dawn of time to the third millennium
Boat Trips
Jacobite Cruises Directions 23 Miles
Award winning cruises, tours and charters on Loch Ness
Distilleries
Moniack Castle Wine Directions 23 Miles
Country Wines, Liqueurs and Preserves from Moniack Castle, are the finest to be found. Why not visit Moniack Castle and sample our range of Country Wines, Liqueurs and Preserves.
Tomatin Directions 39 Miles
Tomatin Distillery home of the finest Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, is located in the Monadhliath Mountains just south of Inverness, capital of the Highlands of Scotland. Established in 1897, Tomatin (to rhyme with satin) is also one of the highest distilleries in Scotland at 315 metres above
Black Isle Brewery Directions 40 Miles
The Black Isle Brewing Co is a small intensely independent organic brewery in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Dalwhinnie Directions 58 Miles
An opportunity to sample the 'Gentle Spirit' of the glen at one of the highest distilleries in the land, Dalwhinnie is a wonderfully full-bodied, smooth and warming malt whisky.
Bennromach Directions 59 Miles
Others
Bridge Of Oich Directions 4 Miles
James Dredge designed this splendid suspension bridge in 1854. It was built using a sophisticated patented design of double cantilevered chain construction with massive granite pylon arches at either end.
Falls Of Foyers Directions 13 Miles
Ben Nevis Directions 28 Miles
Let Britain's only mountain gondola transport you effortlessly to 650m. Meander along the mountain trails to the panoramic viewpoints, then relax in the restaurant & bar with breathtaking views
Attadale Gardens Directions 32 Miles
Villages And Towns
Kyle Of Lochalsh Directions 57 Miles
Most visitors coming to Kyle of Lochalsh do so en route to or from Skye. Until 1995 the Skye ferries left from the slipway by the Lochalsh Hotel. Vehicles embarking here were carried across Kyle Akin (the strip of water separating Skye from the mainland) to the slipway opposite at Kyleakin.
Skye Bridge Directions 58 Miles
The gateway to the Isle of Skye and of course the Outer Hebrides of Lewis, Harris and the Uists. Even better, the Skye Bridge's contentious toll has now been abolished and crossing "over the sea to Skye" is now completely free.
Plockton Village Directions 59 Miles
The village of Plockton in Wester Ross is widely regarded as one of the area's most popular visitor attractions. This is due in no small part to its charming seaside setting, the road following the bay with all the cottages strung out like pearls on a strand. Palm trees grow in the seaward gardens and small yachts bob about in the sheltered waters of the bay. No wonder,then, that the Plockton village is considered by locals to be the jewel in the Highlands' crown.
Aviemore Directions 61 Miles
Aviemore is a village that has given birth to the gradual and exciting growth of outdoor activities and pursuits evident today. Recognised by all initially, for it�s famous ski slopes, Aviemore is now a force to be reckoned with and plays a vital part in the Scottish Tourist Industry. This is due, in part, to its unique setting in some of the most imposing and awesome surroundings in the Highlands of Scotland but the Railway and Queen Victoria�s passionate love of the Highlands have also helped to put it on the map.
Applecross Village Directions 87 Miles
A small line of cottages borders the tiny village street on one side, with the sea wall on the other. Until the alternative road was opened in 1975 most freight and passenger traffic was brought to Applecross by sea. This remoteness and limited accessability for so many years has meant that Applecross retains a simple unspoilt charm that many other villages in the Highlands would envy.
Portree Directions 92 Miles
The setting for Bonnie Prince Charlie's last days in Scotland, Portree is a bustling port and a thriving cultural centre. Among the attractions is the Aros Centre which incorporates an exhibition capturing the drama of Skye's history. The centre is also the access point for walks in Portree Forest.