There is no better place to be located in the Scottish Highlands and visit it’s abundance of attractions.

We are positioned in the North West Highlands amongst Stunning Scenery and on the junction of all main routes through the North West Highlands linking the Great Glen, Fort William, Inverness and the Road to the Isle of Skye & Western Isles.

 

Road : We are near the Junction of the A82 & A87 on the Road to the Isle of Skye

 

Train : Nearest Train Station (15 miles) is Spean Bridge or Fort William (22 miles) which has Direct routes from Glasgow and the overnight Sleeper Direct from London

 

Airport : Inverness International Airport - one hours drive from Hotel. Collection from the airport can be arranged via Invergarry’s taxi Company - Great Glen Travel - 01809 501222

 

Walks from the Hotel

From the Hotel there are lots of walks.

Try the beautiful River walks through the village along to Glengarry Forest Walks. Search out the waterfalls within the forest at Glengarry and experience a magical, mystical forest walk.

    

Ben Tee (mountain of the fairies) is within easy reach of the Hotel if you fancy a hike up a mountain, this one is a Corbett.

Track up behind the Hotel along the Great Glen Way towards Fort Augustus for beautiful views of the village and Ben Tee.

 

Keep an eye out for Red Squirrels on the Hotel grounds and Pine Martins can be spotted most evenings at dusk at the rear of the Hotel if you are quiet.

 

Ask for directions before you head off, we are happy to help.

 

The Hotel is perfectly located centrally for day trips around the Highlands and we have listed below just a few of the places to visit whilst staying at the Hotel - All of the attractions below are within easy reach of the Hotel for half day or day trips.

 

The Isle of Skye & The Road to Skye

Author of Photograph: Andy Gray Digital

This is perhaps the most beautiful road that you will ever travel on in Scotland, winding its way through the great mountain passes of the western highlands, past the Five Sisters of Kintail with tremendous views towards the Cuillin Mountains of Skye. Stop 5 miles outside of Invergarry at the viewpoint to see Loch Garry – famously nicknamed the “map of Scotland.” - this is the main picture at the top of our website page.

 

The Eilean Donan Castle

Author of Photograph: Stefan Krause

Perhaps the most photographed and beautiful castle in Scotland used in the famous Highlander movie. Worth stopping here en-route to Skye for coffee, cakes and a tour of the castle.

 

Plockton

Author of Photograph: Graid 

A beautiful small fishing village with little craft shops, pubs and restaurants.

 

Applecross

Author of Photograph: Stefan Krause

Take the adventurous road over the Breachan Pass, a great bikers road that twists and turns over the mountains with panoramic views over Skye and the Western Isles. Take lunch at the Applecross Inn – great seafood !

 

On the Isle of Skye – good places to visit include:

 

Talisker Distillery

Author of Photograph: Curtis Budden

Take a tour and taste – its a nice well looked after place with a good Highland Dram!

 

Dunvegan Castle

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Which is definitely worth walking round and looking through the gardens – more rustic than Eileen Donan and gives you a feel of how life was.

 

Cuillin Mountain Range

Source: http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/pano-cuillin/

Just a must visit, rugged and wild mountains!

 

Ferry with Caledonian MacBrayne

Source: http://www.lochabertransport.org.uk

Take the car ferry across to Mallaig if you fancy driving the loop and round to Fort William – ferries every hour in peak season.

 

Ben Nevis

Author of Photograph: Danny Quick

The Nevis Range and Aanoch Mor are a must however take a walk or drive down Glen Nevis and have lunch at the rustic Ben Nevis Inn – great place and good ales !

 

Gondola Ride up the side of Ben Nevis

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There is a cafe and restaurant at the top and if its a clear day – its simply stunning up there.

 

Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery

Source: http://aboutfortwilliam.com/things-to-see/whisky-distilleries/the-ben-nevis-distillery

In Fort William is far better than it appears outside & the people are very friendly indeed – worth a visit for sure.

 

Jacobite Steam Train

Source: http://www.westcoastrailways.co.uk/

From Fort William take the Jacobite Steam Train used on "Harry Potter" to Mallaig. Book early to avoid disappointment. Beautiful scenery ands you get 2 hours to potter around Mallaig and grab some lunch before the return journey – great for kids.

 

Glenfinnan

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The drive across to Mallaig is very beautiful – stop at Glenfinnan as its simply stunning and grab a coffee at the cafe there.

 

The Beach

Author of Photograph: Nicola Campbell

If it’s sunny - which happens more than you realise a day on the Beach can be spent on the Silver sands of Morar -just before Mallaig branch off to Morar and see some beautiful white beaches if you fancy a paddle.

 

Ardnamurchan & Isle of Mull

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Is a stunning day out and a hidden treasure of the Highlands. Drive across to Kilchoan and leave your car taking the passenger ferry to Mull. Great fun and lands in Tobermory which is from the kids programme “Balamory.” Great shops, pubs, food places, Tobermory Distillery which is the friendliest in Scotland and also a chocolate shop!

 

Ballachulish

Source: http://www.alltshellachcottages.co.uk/

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Ballachulish & Learn to Rock or Ice Climb in Kinlochleven – great facility!

 

The Loch Ness & Glen Affric

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A drive along Loch Ness & a walk in Glen Affric – perhaps the most beautiful Glen in Scotland and a hidden gem known by few. Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness is great and a must visit, though beware as it gets very busy with tourists.

 

Spean Bridge & Newtonmore

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Take a drive to Spean Bridge, hang a left and across to Newtonmore – lovely drive and passes the Estate used in the Monarch of the Glen TV programme. If you go onto Aviemore have lunch in the Mountain Café – the pancake stack is to die for and the milkshakes are heaven!

 

 

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