The World Famous Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 37 kilometres southwest of Inverness. Its surface is 16 metres above sea level. Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie". It is connected at the southern end by the River Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal to Loch Oich. At the northern end there is the Bona Narrows which opens out into Loch Dochfour, which feeds the River Ness and a further section of canal to Inverness.

Loch Ness - only 7 Miles from us

Eilean Donan is recognised as one of the most iconic images of Scotland  all over the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish Highlands.

Tours / Visitors Centre / Cafe

40 Mins Drive from the Hotel

Ski & Mountain Bike the Nevis Range

Host of the World Mountain Bike Championships and a huge mecca for outdoor enthusiasts with a Centre for Ski-ing, Mountain Bike Runs, Tree Climbing and Walking - Second to none in the Highlands for outdoor sports !

30 mins from the Hotel

One of our Favourite Places, Plockton is a beautiful small Harbour village on the West Coast that is simply stunning. With the warm Atlantic Drift the village is lined with palm trees and looks simply beautiful - a true escape from it all destination.

Eat at the "Shores" restaurant for lovely food, trust us we have been many times !

1 Hour Drive from Hotel

Take a drive to Applecross up and over the Famous Bealach na Ba Pass, this fantastic drive will take you over wonderful scenery loved by Bikers.

Take Lunch at the Applecross Inn by the Sea and enjoy a wonderful part of the Highlands.

Applecross is about 2 hours drive from the Hotel

The Beautiful Village of Fort Augustus is at the Southern Tip of Loch Ness and has an abundance of things to do.

The wonderful World Famous Canal System drops into the Famous Loch Ness, sit by the canal and watch the boats pass through. Shops, cafes, bars

10 minutes drive from Hotel

At foot of the Black Cuillins near Glenbrittle are the Fairy Pools, beautifully crystal clear blue pools on the River Brittle.
These famous pools entice visitors from all over the world, as they make some great ‘Wild Swimming’ for those brave enough to enter the cold water. For the less adventurous these magical Fairy Pools make some fantastic photos.

1 Hour 20 mins drive from Hotel

The Black Cuillin of Skye is a complete mountain range compacted into a remarkably small area on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The scale disguises the enormous extent of climbing available and visitors never fail to be amazed by the challenges these mountains throw down.

1 Hour 20 mins drive from Hotel

Learn to fly at Laggan Wolftrax

Over 20 miles (35 km) of purpose-built trails wind through Laggan Forest, with superb views of the Monadhliath hills on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park.

There are routes from an easy-going green trail to a black run that’s probably the most technical bit of single-track in Scotland. In the bike park you can ride big berms and tabletop jumps.

40 Minutes Drive from the Hotel

Ben Nevis Distillery is a distillery in Scotland that distills Ben Nevis 10 Years Old and Ben Nevis 21 Years Old whisky. It is located at Lochy Bridge in Fort William and sits just at the base of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, which rises to 4,409 feet above sea level. A coastal distillery in the Western Highlands, Ben Nevis draws its water from the Allt a’Mhuilinn which originates from two pools, Coire Leis and Coire na’Ciste. Founded in 1825 as an independent enterprise, it has been owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling of Tokyo, Japan, since 1989.

30 minutes drive from Hotel

Urquhart Castle is one of the most picturesque landmarks in Scotland, and an iconic sight to all those who have travelled between Fort William and Inverness.

Perched on the banks of Loch Ness beside the village of Drumnadrochit, it commands great views up the length of the loch, and is one of the main sites for reported sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster.

Our site provides you with all the information you need to plan and enjoy a visit to Urquhart Castle. From historical information about the castle itself, to admission times and prices, and how to get to Urquhart Castle, as well as a guide to Drumnadrochit and Inverness, this is your one-stop shop for all things Urquhart Castle!

30 Mins Drive from Hotel

Luxury single malt whisky from the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Discover about the stunning distillery and view The Dalmore collection.

1 Hour 30 mins Drive from Hotel

By common consent, Glen Affric is the finest of all Scotland's glens. It features a fabulous variety of scenery and is deservedly popular with walkers. The glen begins amongst the steep, bare mountains of Kintail far in the west.Further downriver is beautiful Loch Affric, at the foot of the highest mountains north of the Great Glen. The middle part of the Glen is a National Nature Reserve, magnificently wooded with Scots Pine - one of the last remnants of the original Caledonian Forest.

1 Hour Drive from Hotel

Glenfinnan is a hamlet in Lochaber area of the Highlands of Scotland. In 1745 the Jacobite Rising began here when Prince Charles Edward Stuart raised his standard on the shores of Loch Shiel. Seventy years later, the 18 m Glenfinnan Monument, at the head of the loch, was erected to commemorate the historic event.

Famous for the filing of the cult Movie Highlander and also use of the Viaduct and area for filming Harry Potter

45 Minutes Drive from Hotel

Inverness is a city in the Scottish Highlands. It is the administrative centre for the Highland council area, and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands. Inverness lies near two important battle sites: the 11th-century battle of Blàr nam Fèinne against Norway which took place on The Aird and the 18th-century Battle of Culloden which took place on Culloden Moor. It is the northernmost city in the United Kingdom and lies within the Great Glen at its north-eastern extremity where the River Ness enters the Moray Firth.

Watch the Salmon Leap at this wonderful waterfall - the Salmon jump right infront of you.

Visitors Centre / Shop / Cafe

2 Hour Drive from Hotel

Our favourite Beach in the whole world - quite spectacular and voted Top 5 in the World. Perfect day out for a picnic and the Drive there is spectacular