Scattered through the local landscape are some of Scotland's most storied castles, most within a couple of hours drive.
at The Lovat
The summer solstice is a natural turning point — the apex of the year's long climb towards light. And finally — it’s here.
Most people who arrive on the shores of Loch Ness already know about Nessie. They know the water is deep and dark, they know the loch is vast. But spend enough time here — as we do, every day, looking out across the water from Fort Augustus — and you begin to notice that Loch Ness is far stranger, far older, and far more quietly remarkable than the monster story ever lets on.
If you've been searching for the best hotel on Loch Ness, you've almost certainly already found it. The Lovat, nestled in the village of Fort Augustus at the southern tip of Loch Ness, is the only 4-star hotel on the loch — and it's so much more than a place to sleep.
