Fort Augustus: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 30 - 80 Mavisburn B&B
 Mavisburn is set in peaceful, relaxing surroundings of Auchterawe Forest, in the heart of the Great Glen and is just 2 miles from the village of Fort … MoreGBP 85 - 210 The Lovat, Loch Ness
 This charming family-run hotel is situated in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, just off the A82 and close to the banks of the famous Loch Ness. It of… MoreGBP 80 - 120 Inch Hotel
 In a stunning location near Fort Augustus, this country house hotel is by Loch Ness, offering free Wi-Fi and charming en suite bedrooms.
Overlooking … MoreGBP 55 - 80 Caledonian House
 This B&B guest house is next to the 5 locks of the Caledonian Canal, walking distance from Fort Augustus. The village is part of the Great Glen Way.
… MoreGBP 110 - 190 Briar Barn
 Briar Barn is a self-contained, converted barn situated next to Auchterawe Country House. In an idyllic location within Auchterawe Forest, it is just … MoreGBP 58 - 180 Auchterawe Country House
 In Auchterawe Forest, this ”country house in the woods” offers peace and quiet in a relaxed atmosphere, 2 miles (3.2 km) from Loch Ness an… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Augustus: Guide
Fort Augustus (Ordnance Survey ) is a settlement in the Scotland|Scottish Highlands, at the south west end of Loch Ness. The village has a population of around 646 (2001) . The village is heavily reliant on tourism.
The clan, whose badge Lus mhic Chuimein refers to the Cumin plant, or that it was called Cill a' Chuimein ("Comyn's Burialplace") after the last Comyn in Lochaber.
In the aftermath of the Jacobitism|Jacobite uprising in 1715, General Wade built a fort (taking from 1729 until 1742) which was named after the William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland|Duke Of Cumberland. The settlement grew, and eventually took the name of this fort. The fort was captured by the Jacobites in April 1745, just prior to the Battle of Culloden.
The actual fort was sold to the Lovat family in 1867 and in 1876 they passed the site and land onto the Benedictine|Benedictine order. The monks made an abbey from the fort and later constructed a school there, but abandoned the site in 1998. For several years after that it was owned by Terry Nutkins.
The village was served by a rail line to Spean Bridge from 1903 until 1933, built by the North British Railway, but initially operated by the Highland Railway. The Caledonian Canal connecting Fort William to Inverness passes through Fort Augustus in a dramatic series of locks stepping down to Loch Ness.
The village is served by the Cill Chuimein Medical Centre.
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