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Attraction in
the Loch Ness Area
Loch Ness is the equivalent of Lake Ness in
English. In Scotland we have lochs not lakes, which is rather
confusing for those of you from afar. So Loch Ness is in fact
the English equivalent for Lake Ness.
Here we have listed the various attractions one can do when
touring the Loch Ness and trying to spot the famous Loch Ness
monster. Loch Ness itself is a magnificent piece of water, the
road follows the banks of the north shore and the route back to
Inverness on the south shore is quieter, off the main tourist
route offering a different view of Loch Ness while you will see
some of the Highland countryside as well.
 Loch Ness is the largest body of fresh
water in Britain, holding more than all the lakes & reservoirs in
England & Wales put together. 380 million years ago the earth’s
crust fractured &moved which resulted in the formation of the
Great Glen of which Loch Ness is part. It is 39km long, average
depth of 132m. It is possible to drive right round Loch Ness.
You will find explanatory plaques giving an excellent explanation of the loch
and its history. Plaques in lay-by 6.8 mls from Drumnadrochit on
A82.
Take a Jacobite cruise or tour into the heart of the
Highlands for one of the most memorable experiences of your
holiday. Award winning ‘Jacobite’ are master mariners when it
comes to Loch Ness. Their stirring audio commentary brings
colour & depth to every voyage. Expect a welcome in comfort on
each of their 5 Star vessels. For details Tel 01463 233999 or
book online at
www.jacobite.co.uk Prices from £10
The Loch Ness Monster.
The first recorded sighting of the monster was by St Columba in
565AD It was not until 1933 that the monster became world famous
as the world newspapers reported the story. There are a
remarkable number of eye witness accounts that ring true on
close examination. So keep your eyes on the loch as you travel
round, you never know you may be lucky and spot the monster too.
Fort Augustus stands exactly mid-way
along the Great Glen. Originally named Kilchumein (Church of St
Chumein). The name was changed after the construction of the
fort which was built between 1729 and 1742. It was named in
honour of Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and his victory at
Culloden. Renowned as a fort until 1854. In 1879 it was given to
the Catholic Church who made it into a Benedictine abbey and
school. The abbey closed in November 1998. A series of locks in
the centre of the village allow boat traffic to pass in and out
of Loch Ness.
 Caledonian
Canal. The Caledonian Canal ‘links a
chain of natural lochs to form the most beautiful waterway in
Europe’. Constructed by Thomas Telford (the famous Scots
engineer), it was completed in 1822. At Fort Augustus there is a
series of canal locks where you can watch the crafts being
lowered to or raised from Loch Ness. In the centre of Fort
Augustus.
 Corrimony Chambered Cairn. Glen Urquart chambered cairn,
built circa 2000BC, is of a type known as a passage grave,
encircled by 12 standing stones. A particularly clear example of
a prehistoric burial tomb. Open all year.
Free. Historic Scotland. Signposted turning situated off A831 at Buntait, 4.5 miles from Canrich. 0.6 miles to car park then
short walk along road to cairn.
 Aigas
Dam Fish Pass. The fish, mainly salmon, are allowed to pass
through the massive dam via a special system whereby a passage
holding the fish trying to go upstream is flooded with water.
Once the water in the passage reaches the height of the dam the
fish swim upstream. Full explanation plaque at the dam. Viewing
access to the chamber. Open Mon to Fri 10am to 11am & 3pm to 4pm
(Fri 2.30pm to 3.30pm). Park vehicles on side of the road to the
dam. Scottish Hydro-Electric. Situated 3.1 miles from A862
junction
MacGillivrays, who are part of Clan
Chattan Confederation, have had the home of their chiefs at
Farraline since the 14th century. In the 1745 uprising against
the government, the MacKintosh chief was a serving officer in
the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, ‘The Black Watch’. His 20 year
old wife, ’Colonel Anne’, Lady MacKintosh raised the Clan for
Bonnie Prince Charlie and was commanded by Alasdair Macgillivray.
Situated just south of the B851 approx 1 mile east of junction
with B862.
 John
Cobb Memorial Cairn On 29 September 1952, travelling at 206
mph in attempt to gain the world's water speed record, John Cobb
lost his life. Dirt lay-by, beside cairn. Situated beside A82
and Loch Ness, 3.5 miles south of Drumnadroicht.
Great Glen’s First Road. General Wade
built the first road from Inverness to Fort Augustus and Fort
William on the southern side of Loch Ness, between 1726 and 1733
as part of the London government’s attempt to control the
Highlands. The purpose of the military road network was to allow
rapid troop movement in order to try and control the Jacobite
Highland Clans.
Places to visit. / Loch Ness & the Loch Ness Monster / Castles and Cairns
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