Fort Augustus is a historical settlement in the parish of Boleskine and Abertarff on the south-western banks of Loch Ness next to the Caledonian Canal. The town has a population of around 400 people but these numbers are swelled with tourists who come to relax and enjoy the wonderful countryside.

During the summer, Fort Augustus is a mecca for hikers who come to walk the Great Glen, mountain bikers and general outdoor enthusiasts who use the town as a base to explore Loch Ness.

Hill walking is popular in the winter as is ski touring when there is sufficient snow cover. Deer stalking and shooting continue through the winter months and it is possible to fish for large pike before the salmon fishing season opens on 15th January. Whisky distillery tours are popular at this time of year - sampling the local whisky or "water of life".

Nevis Range Skiing

Fort Augustus is only 28 miles from the Nevis Range where there are many things to see and do throughout the year. In the summer, there is rafting, hiking and mountain biking along the glen trails and up the mountain.

During the winter, when snow conditions are good, skiing on the Nevis Range can be as good as the Alps.

Urquhart Castle

The ruins of this medieval castle date back to the 6th century AD. With panoramic views of Loch Ness and the Great Glen, Urquhart Castle is one of the top things to see and do in the Fort Augustus area.

Crannog - Loch Tay

The Crannog Tourist Centre is a must see attraction. A Crannog is an ancient loch-dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland and date from the early Iron Age some 2,500 years ago.

The Highland Perthshire Crannogs were originally timber-built roundhouses supported on piles or stilts driven into the lochbed and used as fishing stations, hunting or as homes.