Historical points of interest in Fort Augustus

From the construction of the fort in Fort Augustus, to the arrival of the Caledonian Canal, Victorian tourist destination and St Benedictines Abbey school.
Click on a photograph below for more information

This leaflet is designed to give you a look at some of the more hidden points of interest in the highland village of Fort Augustus. The walk is flat and should take approximately one hour at a leisurely pace, although we think you should take your time and relax in our beautiful surroundings.


Fort Augustus Heritage Trail

1 Metres

The Lion Hunter Leaflet

Former Site of The Lion Hunter Museum

16 Metres

Gunpowder Store Engine Pump House

Engine House

19 Metres

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain 1837 - 1897

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain 1837 - 1897

41 Metres

Coronation Lamp Post

1911 Coronation Lamp Post

70 Metres

The MacKay Hall - The Millshop

MacKay Hall

100 Metres

Fort Augustus War Memorial Hall

War Memorial Hall

109 Metres

Fort Augustus Railway Piers

Fort Augustus to Invergarry Railway Piers

151 Metres

Caledonian Canal Centre

Ardchattan House

157 Metres

Glentarff Inn

Glentarff Inn

168 Metres

Kilwhimman Barracks Fort Augustus

First Military Barracks

178 Metres

Old Oich River Bridge at Fort Augustus

Old Oich River Bridge Fort Augustus

264 Metres

Lovat Terrace Fort Augustus

Lovat Terrace Heritage Trail

279 Metres

Absurd Bridge, Old Railway Bridge Crossing The Canal Tow Path

Absurd Bridge

330 Metres

Fort Augustus Light House between Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal

Fort Augustus Light House

341 Metres

Fort Augustus Barrack Masters House

Barrack Masters House

413 Metres

View from Battery Rock - Old Post Card

Battery Rock

483 Metres

Mrs Winifred Hambro was drowned in Aug 1932 on Loch Ness after a speed boat in which she was travelling burst into flames. Mr and Mrs Hambro and their 2 sons attempted to swim to safety, while the governess remained on board and escaped unhurt. Mrs Hambro,s body was never ever recovered. Her husband Mr Hambro a banker who owned the Glendoe estate at the time of the accident raised the memorial to her memory on top of a hill on a remote south side of Loch Ness near Fort Augustus.


Hambro Memorial

1.9 miles / 3.0 KM

Bridge Of Oich Invergarry near Fort Augustus

Bridge Of Oich Invergarry

4.3 miles / 6.9 KM

Telfords Bridge Invermoriston

Telfords Bridge Invermoriston

5.2 miles / 8.4 KM

The Glendoe Eagle

Glendoe Eagle

5.3 miles / 8.5 KM

St Columbas Well Invermoriston

St Columbas Well Invermoriston

5.4 miles / 8.6 KM

Well of The Seven Heads

Well of The Seven Heads

7.7 miles / 12.4 KM


© Copyright 2022 Abbey Cottage Loch Ness

Website By: Me & 'all