First we visited the Lovat for dinner only at their Station Road restaurant. Then when an…read moreunfortunate accident happened on the hwy between Ft. Augustus and Glencoe, causing it to close for over 7 hrs, we found ourselves in need of hotel rooms. Back to The Lovat we went. The prix fixed dinner was delicious. First they sat us down in a lounge/sitting room for "snacks" while we played cards, then we were taken to the dining room for dinner. They presented each course, explaining the preparation, etc. We really enjoyed our experience and the delicious food. Everything was presented beautifully. We stayed in the garden rooms which are a newer addition to the hotel. They had great views. The rooms were clean and they provided goodies in the coffee/tea/refrigerator area. We all really enjoyed our time in Fort Augustus and look forward to visiting The Lovat and Station Road restaurant again.

We had a very special dinner at the Lovat. They offer two different prix fixe menus. We went for…read morethe less expensive one, which was £75 per person. The amount of food was just enough for us. Some people might not have found it to be enough. Everything was very well done, but it was very fancy food. Not just smoked trout, but smoked trout mousse. Not just crackers, but crackers with nettle leaves. The beef tartare was served atop a potato cube. Service was very attentive. A great place to celebrate a special occasion.

I almost had to give a one…read more.. But I think because of the professionalism with the service and the decor and what not, I didn't think it was a complete miss. I have had way worster experiences and I feel like these reviews are more for the hotel itself rather than just the restaurant itself so I do want to be somewhat fair. With all that being said... I can't confidently recommend the restaurant here. The Caesar salad was literally the only thing that was somewhat edible. I had been in Scotland for almost a week at this point and it was also the first time that I had ever been charged for water. That was something I kinda wished they would have mentioned to us if they were going to do that. That's not cool man. It really comes off as shady. For food I ordered the Seafood Risotto and there was practically no flavor. When I asked my friends how they felt about their dishes, it was unanimous around the table. Maybe the chef just quit the night before and they were trying to make do with what they have and know? It's just weird right? You see the pictures and see how cool The Inch looks inside and out and just figure if they have a restaurant that it's going to have at least "some" form of quality to the food. But there was none to be found unfortunately and you are left just feeling like this place is a tourist trap. So yea can't recommend the food here. Then again it is a small area. Maybe that's just all the people know? It'd be really sad if that was actually the case. My only hope is that the staying there for the night is an actual 5 star experience.

We could not have had a better experience! The hotel as well as the restaurant. This is the one…read morehotel from our two week trip that stands out more than any. When we checked in the lovely girl came outside to greet us. It was the sweetest hotel check in ever!! Our room was lovely. There's a huge living room with a fireplace that they lit downstairs. That was my favorite place to hang out. There was also chairs outside overlooking the lake and it was so quiet and peaceful at night. And there's a little hike behind the hotels to the waterfall. It was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The food in the restaurant was superior. They rent out the whole place for weddings and I'm trying to talk my best friend into getting married there it was so great.

We had a large group. From USA. Food was tremendous. Service extraordinary Wonderful surprise…read more Local casque beer Happy Chappie. Was fantastic. Going again tomorrow. Excellent wine selections as well. Don't miss this venue when in Loch Ness.

We found ourselves needing to spend a few nights in the area and The Whitebridge briefly became our…read morehome away from home - our dining room and bedroom each night. The Whitebridge has a long reputation for being a local staple as well as a community support. This comes as no surprise as it is comfortable, traditional (maybe a little eccentric), and features local produce and goods. Built in 1899, it has retained all the charm that visitors to the area might hope for. Our party had several meals there (breakfast and dinner) and found the food and service to be very good. We made certain to book a reservation each evening to be sure we could dine comfortably and found the dining room to be full more often than not. My favorite menu item may be the Angry Stag, a Highland spiced venison burger with applewood smoked chaddar, sriracha mayo, and house-made pickled jalapenos. I can also speak well of their lasagna, which I found to be hearty and filling. The pub is well-stocked with an extensive selection of Scottish whisky, regionally-produced small-batch gins, and local ales. I enjoyed a new-to-me gin (and tonic) each evening I was there. The Whitebridge had just changed hands the week before our arrival (early November 2025) which will, no doubt, influence the feel of the place in the years to come. As the new owners are aware of the place The Whitebridge holds in the area, I imagine that will only be enhanced. Things to know: * The Whitebridge's picturesque location means it is not close to petrol or other services. * Loch Ness is close. Travel time to the southern end (Fort Augustus) is about 20 minutes. About 40 minutes north to Inverness. * The Whitebridge is dog-friendly.

What can I say? I loved the Lovat…read more This is a very belated review, but tonight seemed an appropriate night as I recreated the life changing Scotch broth I had at the hotel restaurant in my own kitchen. My husband and I ended up here on our honeymoon by accident - Expedia effed up our hotel reservations and we were upgraded to a room here instead of our room at another hotel. Brilliant! Fort Augustus is one of the cutest towns I've ever seen, and again, I had a fantastic meal that I still dream about. If driving down Loch Ness, make a stop, stay a night or just grab a bowl of Scotch broth before hitting the road!

We stayed one night at The Lovat and had dinner, in late-July, 2026. The hotel is in a good…read morelocation, an easy walk into Fort Augustus to see the locks on the river, enjoy the lake, and to go shopping. We also went for a swim off the pier and walked to the field / beach just to the East, which afforded great views of the Great Glen (Loch Ness, hills) and was the tent location of the Lochdown episode of The Grand Tour. A couple has owned and operated The Lovat for many years now, and also runs the restaurant (chef & manager). We stayed in "The Apartment", which is spacious. We were greeted on our arrival with complimentary bag service and iced toddies, in a lovely sitting room. The Apartment was nice, with modern and clean bathroom. As with most hotels in the UK, there's no air conditioning, but The Apartment had several windows. The furnishings seemed a little dated, and the refrigerator (the only room with one) reeked of fish and needed cleaning, but the rooms were fine. The Apartment had a clothes washer (again possibly the only one with it), with a note not to use it in the evening hours. For stays in the other rooms, if laundry service is needed, there's a mini launderette at the gas station down the hill. Scenery from the huge bay windows was very nice; see attached. For dinner we had the 3-course Mion menu, which was very unique with local ingredients in amazing presentations. It really showcased a fine-dining Scottish experience and was tasty. Service was generally good, with the exception of one entry-level hostess who was nice enough, but had significant behavioral problems and should be let go. We got the impression that the owner / manager knew the server needed to be fired, but was lacking backup seasonal staff, as the owner herself was the main server. The breakfast had very impressive options; a huge buffet with kitchen service options also, and good service. Unfortunately my wife became ill overnight. I was granted a late checkout for a fee. Overall, The Lovat is a lovely historic hotel in an amazing location, with good food. There seemed to be several minor issues linked to staffing and management issues, such as the dated furnishings, dirty fridge, and one problematic employee. It cannot be easy or profitable running a hotel these days. We enjoyed our stay and very much enjoyed Fort Augustus; our only stop in Invernesshire.

Wanting to grab a quick bite to eat before a Loch Ness cruise and looking for something more…read moresatisfying than a cold sandwich from the visitor's center, we were surprised to find a sit down Chinese restaurant across from the docks. Richmond House doesn't offer any surprises: soups, meat dishes, fried rice, et al. We split an order of mushroom chow mein and an order of veggie spring rolls. Service was prompt and the food satisfying, if not remarkable: the spring rolls were fresh from the fryer and served with a tangy plum sauce while the chow mein was salty, seasoned almost entirely with soy sauce. Not a bad option for a lunch in Fort Augustus

Our new go-to Chinese restaurant whenever we visit Loch Ness, we enjoy the spicy selection on their…read moremenu.

Traditional Highland inn overlooking Loch Ness catering for resident and non-residents guests…read more Food served daily at lunch and dinner times with real guest ales on hand pumps. Great loch view tables for dining and beer garden. 8 comfortable en suite bedrooms providing accommodation all year round.

Nice views of Loch Ness. Not a bad place to stop for a drink en route. However, you get the…read morefeeling that the whole place needs refurbishment as it seems a tad run down. They could fund those works by turning the heating down. It was about 550 degrees in there today when we stopped for a tipple. Ridiculous.

This is really a beautiful and original residence enclosed in a church monastery for rich boys…read more This private school was once highly sought after for its education. You can find a cemetery behind the main chapel. We stayed at Abbey Church 4 which is one of the largest Suite spreading over three floors. It is really a private apartment very well accommodated. Then the Loch Ness is situated just next to the abbey. So it is absolutely a stunning site!

Really neat place to stay while in Scotland. This is an old (200 plus years old) Benedictine Abbey…read moreconverted into a fairly comfortable hotel. The reason I say fairly comfortable is because it has no elevators. Uh did I mention we stayed in the Bell Tower! The common areas have the original tiles from the 1800s. OK...I'm being petty, but the tile needed to be cleaned and a few were popping up but Michael, a really nice caretaker, said they were original to the Abbey. After climbing up the tower and entering the room, I was pleasantly surprised. The interior was modern. I'd say it's been redone within the last 5 years. However, once you are inside, more stairs. There's a half a flight to go up to the bedroom. When in the bedroom, you are truly where the bell used to be. They still have the bell but they put it at the bottom of the stairs. How they got it there, I will never know. No A/C but it wasn't needed. Temps there in August were about 75F during the day and 65F at night. The windows opened electronically and would let the breeze in. There's no turn down service. I guess they don't want to climb those stairs everyday! There is a great indoor pool, sauna, and steam room there. You and your family/friends can sign up for time in the book and you can get an hour block all to yourselves, no extra charge.

Aonach Mor is the property management service, and they deserve full accolades, smooth check in,…read morebeautiful apartments, great amenities, etc., etc. This is mostly about the property itself though. The Abbey is amazing, delightful, charming, great for kids, I could go on. Situated quite literally on the banks of Loch Ness, in the small but convenient town of Fort Augustus. A great place to get away, I'm not going to say any more lest it become more expensive the next time.

Stayed at this hostel in a private room with a double bed and bunk beds and private washroom. Nice…read morelocation close to all amenities in Fort Augustus. They do have a restaurant - didn't try it and of course a kitchen - 24 hour coffee and tea and hot water. Nice common areas, plenty of parking. Nice stay overall!!!

I really loved this hostel!…read more I paid about 19 quid a night, which included breakfast (2 pounds). And it was delicious. They also serve dinner there, but it's like 6 pounds. I was in a five-person room with my friends. The room was clean and smelled nice. The staff was friendly. The walls weren't paper-thin, so I wasn't hearing every noise my neighbors made. I wasn't scared for my life when I went in the showers (quite the opposite). Guys, this is not normal of some of the hostels I've been in at this price. It was in a good spot in Ft. Augustus, although there's not a whole lot to do in that town (that closes at 5 pm :) ). I was with a tour, so we just stayed there at night and I got driven around in the morning, fun times. The place serves free hot chocolate, tea, and coffee (!!), and has a great little kitchen with a bunch of dining supplied. They also make an attempt to be environment-friendly. I can't remember if they have a place to store your luggage, but since their doors locked and all the people in the room were friends of mine I didn't mind either way. The only thing was its location was a little out of the way, and unmarked from the main road (no signs leading to it). So I had to wander around alone in the rain. Loved it. It is the hostel to which all others are failing to compare. Edit: Forgot to mention the bar on-site, with a roaring fireplace. And the free internet (there's also free WiFi but I didn't bring my laptop).