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Tours
and leisure activities |
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There
are many different tours and activities to keep you busy after your lessons
have finished. Here are some ideas: |
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Near
Fort Augustus |
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Search
for Nessie |
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Nessie has been seen many times from Fort Augustus. In fact, one of the
earliest recorded sightings was at the end of the loch near the Abbey when
St Columba spotted the monster and drove her away. Since then the creature
has been seen on numerous occasions and was even spotted on land, at Inchnacardoch
(where the school is located) just outside the village. Take a boat trip
from Fort Augustus to hunt for the monster on a special sonar-equipped boat.
If you don't find Nessie you'll enjoy the beautiful views when you take
your cruise. You can also visit two exhibitions about Nessie in the town
of Drumnadrochit up the road. |
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Caledonian
Canal and the locks |
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This
canal runs right across Scotland, joining the North Sea to the Atlantic
Ocean. It passes through Fort Augustus. In the village you can see the locks.
This is a kind of water staircase which raises boats from the lower level
of Loch Ness to the higher level of the next section of canal. The locks
and the canal are very old. They were built in the early 1800s by the famous
engineer Thomas Telford, and still work perfectly today. |
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Urquhart
Castle
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This
dramatic ruined castle is one of the most famous sites of the Loch Ness
area. First built in about 1230, it has a long and bloody history and played
an important part in Scotland's warlike past. It last saw action in the
Jacobite wars of 1689, after which it was blown up. There is now a visitor
centre with a restaurant and a cinema show explaining the history of the
castle, so this makes a good afternoon out. |
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Activities |
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Horse
riding,
hiking and cycling |
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There
are many hiking trails and cycle tracks in near Fort Augustus so it is
easy to get out and enjoy the stunning local scenery.There are different
grades, from easy to challenging, so there is something for everyone.
This is a good way to spot local wildlife such as eagles, deer, and even
pine martens. For cyclists, bicycle hire is available in the village if
needed. Horse
riding can easily be arranged and is a great way to enjoy the scenery.
Suitable for beginners or more advanced riders.
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White
water rafting / Water sports |
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Try
this exciting sport at the nearby Monster Activity Centre. We can
guarantee a thrilling ride at any time of the year. Or,
for a quieter time, try canoeing or sailing. All these,
and other outdoor sports, can easily be arranged after your lessons and
take place close to the school
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Short
trips |
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Fort
Augustus is located in the centre of the Highlands so it is an ideal base
for longer trips out to see other parts of Scotland. Here are some good
places to visit. |
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Eilean
Donan Castle |
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This
is one of Scotland's most famous and most photographed castles. Originally
built about 800 years ago, the castle was destroyed in 1719 but rebuilt
in the early 20th century. It is the family home of the Clan MacRae and
is still used by the family to this day. It has featured in several movies,
for example, Highlander, Loch Ness, and a James Bond film. You can walk
all over the castle and there is also a visitor centre. |
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Ben Nevis |
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Ben Nevis is the highest mountain
in Britain at 1344 metres. It is only a short drive from the school, near
the town of Fort William. It is a fine sight but if you want to climb it
you should allow one whole day, and it is best to go only in summer. |
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Whisky distilleries |
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Scotland is world famous for its
whisky and there are many whsky factories (distilleries) near the school.
Take a trip round the distillery and see how whisky is made. At the end
of the tour, try a "wee dram"! |
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Glencoe |
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A dramatic and beautiful valley
and one of the most famous sites in the Highlands, Glencoe was the scene
of a terrible massacre in 1692. Later it became one of Queen Victoria's
favourite places and is now famous for its fantastic scenery and its wildlife.There
is now the modern visitor centre explaining the history and geography of
the area |
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Inverness |
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The city of Inverness, the capital
of the Highlands, is only 45 minutes drive from Fort Augustus. It is a beautiful
city by the sea and is a great place for shopping. It also has beautifdul
river walks and you can even take a boat trip from here to go dolphin spotting
in the Moray Firth. |
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Movie Locations |
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The Scottish Highlands have often
been used as locations for filming movies and many of these are close to
Fort Augustus. We can take you to see where a number of movies were filmed,
for example Harry Potter, Braveheart, Highlander, Loch Ness, Rob Roy,
or James Bond. |
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