Fort Augustus sits at the south‑western end of Loch Ness in the Highland region of Scotland, where the Caledonian Canal threads through a series of locks. The village commands fine views along the Great Glen, is a popular stop for boat trips and walkers on the Great Glen Way, and provides easy access for hillwalking, fishing and kayaking on the loch.
Originally built around an 18th‑century garrison intended to control the Highlands after the Jacobite risings, the settlement includes a notable former Benedictine abbey and a compact high street of cafés, pubs and visitor facilities. The local economy is largely tourism‑led, with a year‑round community that blends Gaelic and Highland traditions while serving day‑trippers from Inverness and beyond.
Postcode districts covering Fort Augustus
Example postcodes in Fort Augustus
PH32 4DD, PH32 4DA, PH32 4DE, PH32 4BW, PH32 4BU, PH32 4DH, PH32 4BB, PH32 4DF, PH32 4DU … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 36.4 miles58.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 88.4 miles142.2 km
- Tulloch Station 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Roy Bridge Railway Station 18.6 miles29.9 km
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Schools in Fort Augustus
- Kilchuimen Academy Secondary
- Kilchuimen Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Munerigie Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Beinneun Forest Forest 10 miles16.1 km
- Balmacaan Forest Forest 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Guisachan House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Bunloinn Forest Forest 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Balmacaan House Estate 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Dalcholly House Estate 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Glenquoich Forest Forest 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Achnacarry Lodge Estate 18 miles29 km
- Cluny Castle Estate 19.6 miles31.6 km