Holiday rentals and lettings en Fort Augustus

Scotland always brings good surprises, it has an undeniable cultural richness that makes us want to visit every corner of its monuments, ruins, castles and settlements that tell us more of its interesting history. One settlement you must visit is Fort August, located in the Scottish Highlands, just southwest of the famed Loch Ness. Luckily, to have your ideal accommodation, you have Holidu's alternatives of holiday flats and holiday homes on Loch Ness or near Drumnadrochit and Loch Lochy.

Holidu's holiday flats and houses for your Fort Augustus holiday are right on Loch Ness with views of the loch and the mountains, all with modern, comfortable designs that give you the warmth of home without losing the old-fashioned Scottish style. Outside, they have gardens, with views of the mountains and loch; inside, the furnishings are comfortable and typical of the region with a well-equipped kitchen with kettle, hob, oven, heating and full utensils, plus a pleasant sitting room for a good evening's entertainment.

Fort Augustus has been one of the top-rated towns to see and visit the famous Loch Ness, this has been a historic town and noted for its record of architecture and monuments. This Scottish town lies in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, to the southeast of Loch Ness. One of the most curious sights on the only island that can be seen in the loch, Cherry Island, an artificial island that shows you the more natural face of the primitive settlements known as Crannog that lie close to the shore.

The village of Fort Augustus has a beauty between its simplicity and old-fashioned style that has a charm that won't let you leave the village. Although small, its proximity to Loch Ness makes it an ideal destination to learn more about this great Scottish landscape, and the construction of the Caledonian Canal in the 19th century was part of the reason why it became such a tourist hotspot. Walk through its streets while admiring the beautiful medieval style houses and sample drinks and food in the charming pubs and visit the shops with the mountains in the background that give an emerald colour to the paisa and winter, bathed in pure white by the snow.

Loch Ness is one of the most iconic sites in the world, and is best known for the old story of the mythical Loch Ness Monster. Fort Augustus is the ideal spot to view this loch and take great photographs from its viewpoints, as well as the Loch Ness View Point Fort Augustus. The best time to visit this great attraction is in the evening, just as it is about to get dark, as the light shows make the scenery even more spectacular. Right at this tourist attraction, there are several cruise ships that you can hop on and see the Caledonian Canal and the locks that allow boats to sail from one lake to the other.

Monuments are not only amazing, but are structures worth sitting and admiring for a while, they are representations of the history or artistic value of a specific region. Concerning Fort Augustus, we recommend a visit to the Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain, an interesting monument that is worth stopping and admiring for a moment while you take some pictures. There are several areas around it where you can learn about its history and take away some interesting facts about this monument and Fort Augustus. You can get to the monument by car, as it is right on the street.

The Clansman Centre is a structure that not only serves as a gift shop, but also functions as a history museum. As soon as you enter, you'll hear a lot about the history of the Fort Augustus village area, as well as the significance of Celtic symbols. Don't forget to take home some souvenirs from the lake.

Monster Activities is your chance to do something different on your visit to Fort Augustus, you'll be able to do various lake tours as well as outdoor activities and amazing guided tours. You'll have the best canoeing with well-maintained equipment and amazing instructors.

With Cruise Loch Ness you can take tours and sail on the famous Loch Ness. You can see all the beauty of Loch Ness as well as discover various facts about Nessie, the famous Loch Ness Monster.

A place to commemorate all those who lost their lives in the Great War. It's a significant and very emotional site as well as symbolic, you won't want to miss it, it's a must on your visit.

One of the most fun activities you can do in Fort Augustus is cycling with Ness E' Bikes, where you'll find the best cycling equipment and costs. Here, you can take an electric bike and in about 3 hours you'll make it around the whole Loch Ness area and the Caledonian Canal, not to be missed.