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Tour
Fort Augustus
Fort
Augustus village is at the southwest end of famed Loch Ness.
It was formerly known as Cill Chuimein or Kilchumin, and barracks
were built here in 1715. In 1730 General Wade built a new fort
and barracks, creating Fort Augustus, which he named after the
young son of George II. In 1807 it was bought by Lord Lovat
who gave it to Benedictine monks in 1876; they rebuilt it as
a great Gothic pile designed by Juseph Aloysius Hansom, of hansom
cab fame. Until 1993 the monastery housed a boys’ school
and the monastery clused in 1998. The Caledonian Canal passes
through the village.
The
Palace Hotel & Spa sits on the banks of the River Ness
and has a great city centre location. Guests can relax and enjoy
the newly refurbished bedrooms and stylish bar and lounge area
as well as the luxury leisure club, beauty salon and free car
parking. Sample the Highland history and culture in the new
millennium city.
The
Ramada Inverness. Overlooking the banks of the River Ness,
the Ramada Inverness assures you of a warm welcome. The excellent
Sebastian Coe Health Club includes an indoor swimming pool,
sauna and spa bath. The hotel provides a superb base from which
to explore the Scottish Highlands. Inverness Hotel Breaks.
Inverness
Marriott. A Scottish mansion house set in 4 acres of gardens,
1 mile from the city centre and adjacent to an excellent golf
course. The hotel has a superb leisure club featuring an indoor
heated swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, fitness room,
sunbed, hair and beauty salons. The restaurant offers excellent
food and fine wine and the conservatory offers snacks all day.
Ideally situated to visit Loch Ness, Cullochen and to go skiing
in the Highlands. Inverness Hotel Breaks.
The
Swallow Craigmonie Hotel is located close to the centre
of Inverness and provides an ideal base from which to explore
the many attractions Highland Scotland has to offer including
Loch Ness, historic castles and the Culloden Battlefield. All
35 bedrooms are tastefully decorated and well equipped with
modern facilities. The hotel provides a variety of dining options
as well as a bar. Leisure facilities include a heated pool,
sauna, steam room, mini gym and Jacuzzi. Inverness Hotel Breaks.
Loch
Ness House Hotel offers highland hospitality at its best
at this welcoming family-owned hotel. The centre of Inverness
is just 5 minutes' drive away and the surrounding area offers
a range of activities including golf, fishing and sailing. Torvean
Golf Course is next door to the hotel and free golf is available
for 2 people subject to availability. Inverness Hotel Breaks.
The
Columba is conveniently situated on the banks of the River
Ness, within easy walking distance of the theatre, shops and
other amenities. As capital of the Highlands, Inverness is an
excellent base for exploring the area, with Culloden Battlefield,
Spey Valley and the Whisky Trail nearby. The Columba re-opened
in Spring 04, after a complete refurbishment. Inverness Hotel
Breaks.
If
you would like to Tour Fort Augustus on a highly personalized
small group tour of my native Scotland please e-mail me: Sandy
Stevenson
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