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Visiting Loch Ness, United Kingdom


With depths reaching 700 feet and a length of more than 20 miles, Loch Ness provides plenty of hiding places for its legendary monster. Should you tire of searching for Nessie, this scenic section of the Scottish Highlands also has charming villages like Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus, open-air Shakespearean productions, multiple golf courses and medieval Urquhart Castle. Wildlife of the non-mythological variety and ancient Caledonian pine forests can be found in the Glen Affric nature reserve. more » With depths reaching 700 feet and a length of more than 20 miles, Loch Ness provides plenty of hiding places for its legendary monster. Should you tire of searching for Nessie, this scenic section of the Scottish Highlands also has charming villages like Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus, open-air Shakespearean productions, multiple golf courses and medieval Urquhart Castle. Wildlife of the non-mythological variety and ancient Caledonian pine forests can be found in the Glen Affric nature reserve. « less

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78 Hotels & Accommodations

18 Things to Do

8 Restaurants

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Nia Roo Lodge

5 of 5 stars
Farnborough
23 Nov 2009

We stayed here in the summer and were thrilled to have chosen a place which was so very friendly. Our "Harry Potter" Room was just right for us with excellent tea/coffee facilities and a spacious...more

Aonach Mor Luxury Holiday Accommodation

21 Nov 2009

A fabulous apartment in a lovingly restored old Abbey. Everything was just right from our first contact with Clare by phone/email, to the welcome at the door and the fully equipped and well appointed...more

The Old Manse

21 Nov 2009

From the time we arrived to the time we left we could not and did not find fault with this marvellous place. Julie and Martin could not have done more to make our stay special and we will definitely...more

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The Inch Hotel - Fort Augustus 15 November 2009, no replies
boat hire for loch ness holiday? 18 September 2009, 2 replies
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Suggestions of nice restaurants in and around Ancarraig 10 August 2009, no replies
Suggestions and advice for Loch Ness stay, please! 07 August 2009, 7 replies
Staying in Arrochar, suggestions of best places to eat 03 August 2009, 2 replies
Can anyone recommend a book with walks around Loch Ness? 23 July 2009, 3 replies
Distance from Edinburgh 12 June 2009, 9 replies
Arriving Edinburgh Airport, Best walks in Scotland scenery 20 August 2009, 2 replies
Last minute Christmas break, Scotland 24 November 2009, 5 replies
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