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Visiting Loch Ness, United Kingdom


With depths reaching 700 feet and a length of more than 20 miles, Loch Ness provides plenty of hiding places for its legendary monster. Should you tire of searching for Nessie, this scenic section of the Scottish Highlands also delivers charming villages like Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus, open-air Shakespearean productions, multiple golf courses and medieval Urquhart Castle. Wildlife of the non-mythological variety and ancient Caledonian pine forests can be found in the Glen Affric nature... more » With depths reaching 700 feet and a length of more than 20 miles, Loch Ness provides plenty of hiding places for its legendary monster. Should you tire of searching for Nessie, this scenic section of the Scottish Highlands also delivers charming villages like Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus, open-air Shakespearean productions, multiple golf courses and medieval Urquhart Castle. Wildlife of the non-mythological variety and ancient Caledonian pine forests can be found in the Glen Affric nature reserve. « less
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Aonach Mor Luxury Holiday Accommodation

Nov 21, 2009

A fabulous apartment in a lovingly restored old Abbey. Everything was just right from our first contact with Clare by phone/email, to the welcome at the door and the fully equipped and well appointed...more

The Old Manse

Nov 21, 2009

From the time we arrived to the time we left we could not and did not find fault with this marvellous place. Julie and Martin could not have done more to make our stay special and we will definitely...more

Graineag Bed and Breakfast

Nov 21, 2009

I came up to The Highlands at short notice, to see various relations. I found this "gem" of a place to stay - Barbara is so helpful, the location is so inspirational and calming - and most of all, the...more

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