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About Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus lies at Loch Ness's southern end where the Caledonian Canal begins its journey through the Great Glen. The A82 trunk road connects it directly to Inverness (35 miles) and Fort William (30 miles), making it a natural Highland touring base. The village has roughly one fast EV charger for electric vehicle users. The canal locks here raise boats 13 metres between Loch Ness and the next waterway section, providing an engaging display for visitors throughout the day.

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Fort Augustus is in Scotland, at 57.143, -4.682 - about 26 km south-west of Aberchalder, Highland.

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The closest airport to Fort Augustus is Inverness Airport, 70 km (about 1 h 3 min by car).

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