Things to see and do Fort Augustus

This space, which also serves as a tourist office, is freely accessible and free of charge. It offers curious visitors the opportunity to discover the history of the Caledonian Canal, but also the particularities of the region and its great sites, such as the Great Glen or Loch Ness, of course. You will learn all about the construction of the canal and Queen Victoria's passage. In fact, the Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain, just a few steps away, is a testament to the village's sympathy for her. The Caledonian Canal Centre also has a shop and a very friendly café.

Cruise Loch Ness embarks its clients for several types of cruises, the main one lasts 1 hour to the south of the loch, to explore its beauty and track down Nessie. Indeed, the boat is equipped with a high-end sonar that broadcasts live images of the bottom of the loch: if the monster is around, no doubt you will surprise it! Other outings in the evening or to Uquhart Castle are also organised. The boat is equipped with toilets. Snacks are available. Good to know: when you book online, you get a 10% discount.

The most beautiful views and the nicest sites around Loch Ness are accessible from the south shore of Loch Ness. This route is less touristy but narrower (only one lane at a time), but it offers magnificent views and allows you to reconnect with the wild side of the Highlands, a little lost in the tourist surf around Nessie. To be admired on the road: Loch Tarff, Glen Morh and Loch Morh and the Falls of Foyers.