Loch Ness & Inverness Scotland
Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland is one of the most popular UK holiday destinations. We provide a wide selection of quality accommodation in Inverness and Loch Ness - cottages, hotels, bed and breakfast and lots of things to see and do for a great family holiday - castles, golf, fishing, hiking and activity holidays all within easy reach of Scotland's fastest growing city Inverness.
The central location of Loch Ness makes it the perfect destination for holidays in the Scottish Highlands. At the loch itself, of course, there's always a chance to glimpse 'Nessie', the world-famous Loch Ness Monster.
No holiday in Scotland is complete without a visit to Loch Ness. Over 20 miles long, a mile wide and 700 feet at its deepest, Loch Ness is the largest lake in Scotland by volume. The surrounding area is filled with historic attractions, natural wonders, cosy places to stay, and superb eateries. The Loch Ness Monster is just one of the many myths and legends to be discovered in this particularly beautiful part of Scotland. See our interactive map, click and print walks around Loch Ness, heritage sites, visitor attractions and much more...
Loch Ness is full of surprises! You can sit back and enjoy the landscape, explore the history of the area, visit the charming towns and villages like Fort Augustus, Foyers, Cannich, and Drumnadrochit, or just relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Take a leisurely walk along the shore at South Loch Ness or a bigger challenge like the 70 mile long Great Glen Way which traverses some of Scotland's finest scenery, it is all here just waiting to be discovered by you.
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The Loch Ness MarathonThe monster is not the only long-running legend in the area, as Loch Ness is also home to one of the best marathons in the UK. It is the biggest in Scotland and it has taken place every Autumn since 2004. The Festival of Running attracts all kinds of runners – either in the marathon or one of the associated running events. All of the events provide fantastic sights, challenges to suit various abilities, lots of fun, and the chance to achieve something memorable in one of the most famous parts of the world. Join the fun festival of running. MORE...
The Loch Ness DuathalonThe Loch Ness Duathlon 24th August 2013 must be the mother of all endurance events for pairs of competitors or individuals! going from end to end of Loch Ness. Take the opportunity in 2013 to run in one of Scotland’s most iconic locations. A challenging event for individual competitor or as a team adventure. MORE... |
The South Loch Ness TrailThis exciting new trail stretching 28 miles down the south side of Loch Ness from Torbreck on the southern edge of Inverness to Loch Tarff above Fort Augustus was oficially launched and open to the public in 2011. Route maps of the trail can be downloaded now. MORE... Loch Ness Year of NaturalLoch Ness has more than an equal share of, wild and dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife, raging white waters, crags that beckon adventure seekers and professional climber alike. With Long distance walking trails along both sides of Loch Ness and a vast network of forest and hill trails we encourage you all to get out there in this the year of Natural Scotland to experience our unspoilt natural lands.
Travelling to Loch Ness - There are excellent travel and transport links to the Highlands from the south. Inverness has a modern airport with frequent flights from many major UK and Euro cities, getting to Inverness, is so easy. Our Travel Section gives detailed information on not only getting to Loch Ness but Getting around once you arrive. |
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5 alternative uses for a Loch Ness Map
Today I got my first good look at the new Harvey produced South Loch Ness Trail maps. For years we have had a yearning for a great map, yes - Great! No, actually it’s a brilliant map of South Loch Ness and now we have it. It took a 28 mile... [more]
Apr 03, 2013
Natural Built Heritage off the beaten track on South Loch Ness
Step back 4000 years in the rich landscapes of the Highlands of Scotland Stay in a beautiful converted farm steading at Gask House Farm Cottages and use it as a base from which to explore the Clava Cairns a series of ceremonial and burial monuments dating... [more]
Apr 01, 2013
