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The Caledonian Canal locks (a spectacular flight of five locks lifting boats from Loch Ness), Loch Ness itself, Invergarry Castle ruins, and a small Highland village at the heart of the Great Glen
A little history
Fort Augustus was built as a military garrison after the 1715 Jacobite rising. The Caledonian Canal, designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1822, passes through the village — the five-lock flight is one of the most dramatic engineering sights in Scotland. Loch Ness begins here.
The five-lock flight on the Caledonian Canal is extraordinary to watch — boats going up and down through the village. The Loch Ness shoreline walk for monster-spotting. Invergarry Castle ruins for the dramatic riverside setting.
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The village has good independent cafes and restaurants for its size. Local Highland produce — venison, salmon and seafood — is excellent. The Lock Inn is a local institution.
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Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal tourism entirely drive Fort Augustus. Independent hospitality businesses serve the significant visitor trade.
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Fort Augustus is a place in Highland known for the Caledonian Canal locks (a spectacular flight of five locks lifting boats from Loch Ness), Loch Ness itself, Invergarry Castle ruins, and a small Highland village at the heart of the Great Glen. Fort Augustus was built as a military garrison after the 1715 Jacobite rising. The population is around 600.
The village has good independent cafes and restaurants for its size. Local Highland produce — venison, salmon and seafood — is excellent. The Lock Inn is a local institution.
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