Location: Fort Augustus
Top Things to do in Fort Augustus
What to do and see in Fort Augustus, Scotland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Fort Augustus is a settlement in the parish of Boleskine and Abertarff, at the south west end of Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands. The village has a population of around 646 (2001); its economy is heavily reliant on tourism.
Restaurants in Fort Augustus
1. Monster Activities
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Monster Activities offers Target sports of Archery, Air Rifle Claypigeon Shooting, Tomahawk & Knife Throwing.
2. Ness E' Bikes
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
We have electric bike and mountain bike hire fleets located in Girvans Hardware, Fort Augustus. We provide helmets, locks and information on routes. Taking a bike out for an hour or a day is a great way to explore the area, with mountains, lochs, forests, canals and monsters on your door step it would be rude not to. There are trails to suit all abilities.
3. Cruise Loch Ness
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4.5 based on 1,507 reviews
Day & Evening Tours - Exhilarating RIB Trips - Scenic Cruises - Loch Ness Transfers - Private Hire & Weddings - On the Worlds most famous Loch
4. Iceberg Glass
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
Glass-blowing studio where you will see glass being heated, shaped and blown to form a range of contemporary jewellery, Scottish souvenirs, whisky pipettes, vases, hanging decorations and, of course, Nessies! Please note, glass-blower not always working on torch. Open daily Summer months, closed Jan-Feb, shut Mondays other times.
Reviewed By T173234572
Visited in August with our young son, Leo, who was shy at first but wanted help. The lovely Kate was serving and she stopped what she was doing and couldn’t do enough to help my son. Clearly her customer service was a hit as my son bought his “girlfriend” a present as well as two other pieces for himself. He also insisted his mum went into the shop later to spend some money and check to see if Kate remembered him. Great little shop, some lovely and quirky glass items and the warmest welcome you could ask for. Highly recommended.
5. General Wade’s Military Roads
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Markybug73 - Perth, United Kingdom
Lovely scenic drives along this road. Well maintained too. Road was quiet at this time of year , might be trickier driving in summer.
6. Caledonian Canal Visitor Centre
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4.0 based on 333 reviews
The Caledonian Canal Centre in Fort Augustus is a world-class visitor and destination hub. The centre offers all year round facilities for visitors and locals, including information, a gift shop promoting relevant and locally sourced goods and a café serving homemade, Scottish produce. There is also a grab and go offer, boasting fresh coffee and local artisan ice cream from the Black Isle Dairy. Visitor interpretation is incorporated throughout the centre, unlocking the wealth of local heritage and internationally renowned local features of the Caledonian Canal, Great Glen and Loch Ness. Seven holiday rooms are also available to let for guests who want to make Fort Augustus their base, bookable through Airbnb.
Reviewed By farrants
Lovely place, delicious coffee and a fantastic Scottish breakfast is served. Very polite and friendly staff, an interesting small exhibition on the history of the Caledonian Canal. The loos are very clean and smart!
7. The Clansman Centre
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4.0 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By X6696YCamandap - St Ives, United Kingdom
We popped into the Clansman Cente after a cruise on the Loch. The gift shop is cosy and full of lovely items including local hand made soap. The lady who owns the shop has a theatre to the side that demonstrates traditional high land Scottish living which was really fascinating. Well worth a visit!
