Destination Guide

Loch Ness & the Caledonian canal

Loch Ness is undeniably one of the most famous lakes in the world. It’s also a place of outstanding natural beauty where you can explore the myths, legends, history and wildlife of this breathtakingly beautiful region of the Scottish Highlands. As you cruise through the Great Glen, you might wish to stop off and sample some typical Scottish ‘fayre’. How about a mouth-watering freshly smoked salmon complimented by a couple of wee drams of the finest Scotch whisky in one of the welcoming waterside hotels along the Caledonian Canal?

Magnificent mountain scenery

Heading south from Loch Ness, you will reach Fort Augustus and Invergarry Castle and enter the relatively shallow Loch Oich in the shadow of Ben Tigh and home of the Great Glen Water Park. Then on to Laggan and Loch Lochy from where you can see Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, and Inverlochy Castle.

Marvel at the wildlife

No visit would be complete without a tour of the Loch Ness Centre at Drumnadrochit. You can even join in the search for ‘Nessie’. Don’t forget your camera, just in case… You’re likely to see eagles, ospreys and other rare birds flying overhead, otters going about their daily business and, for anglers, you’ll be in heaven as there is no closed season for coarse fishing in Scotland.

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Fly or drive to Scotland

If you want to take in the breathtaking scenery of Scotland at a leisurely pace, you can drive to Laggan Lock. However, direct flights to Inverness are available.

Flights should be booked with the airlines directly but Blakes will arrange your airport transfers. Please contact our Reservations Team for more details and prices.

Plot your course

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