Things to do
Fort Augustus Abbey is a truly special location, and our dog-friendly cottages near Loch Ness are perfect for getaways throughout the year. With fantastic apartments and cottages to let in this beautiful part of the Scottish Highlands, our wonderful amenities guarantee an unforgettable trip.
A unique stay in historic buildings on the Loch Ness shores, there’s a huge range of exciting attractions on your doorstep. From Loch Ness cruises to Fort Augustus village, Scotland’s Highlands, and more, here are some of our favourite things to do that are right on your doorstep at Abbey Holidays.
Things to do in Fort Augustus
Offering the very best self-catering breaks Scotland has to offer, staying with us Fort Augustus means there’s so much for you to see and do. Here by the shores of Loch Ness, you can enjoy stunning viewpoints, walking and cycling, golf and a wide range of activities and attractions.
Walking, cycling and boating
Fort Augustus village sits on the southern tip of Loch Ness, along the Caledonian Canal. There are lots of beautiful walking and cycling routes nearby, including the Great Glen Way, an epic long-distance route. Fort Augustus is one of the main stopping points on the route, too, and you can head towards Fort William in one direction, or Inverness in the other. You could also travel by boat along the Great Glen Canoe Trail. As well as canoeing and kayaking options, the Loch Ness cruise from Augustus are a treat. Allowing you to cruise Loch Ness from Fort Augustus itself, you’ll surely create lifelong memories on the water, as long as you don’t run into Nessie!
Amazing activities and attractions
As well as hunting for Nessie with Cruise Loch Ness, you can step back in time to the 17th century at the Clansman Centre. As if this wasn’t enough, you can learn all about the history of the waterway at the Caledonian Canal Centre, and take part in clay pigeon shooting, canoeing and archery with Monster Activities. Throw in watching some master craftspeople at work at the Iceberg Glass Studio. There really is something for everyone!
Admire the spectacular scenery
At every turn, there is something wonderful to see in Fort Augustus. Enjoy a stroll through the village and watch the boats going through the locks on the canal or gaze across the deep waters of Loch Ness from the Loch Ness View Point, Fort Augustus. You can also drive over General Wade’s military roads and take in the breathtaking panoramic vistas from Suidhe Viewpoint. Then venture further through the Scottish Highlands and enjoy the magnificence of this famously beautiful part of the world.
All of this is within arm’s reach of our pet friendly, self-catering cottages in Scotland, inside Fort Augustus Abbey, giving you the perfect base to explore this beautiful part of the world. So, whether you want an action-packed holiday, or want to soak up the peace and quiet on one of the most famous Scotland self-catering short breaks, this is the place for you.
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