Loch Ness
Things to do in Loch Ness, The Highlands
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Loch Ness is a large freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, known historically for its associations with the legend of a mysterious creature. The loch sits in a glaciated valley with steep slopes rising from its shores, and the landscape reflects the dramatic terrain typical of the region.
Where to stay in Loch Ness(2)
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Tigh Na Bruach is a guest accommodation option on the loch, while Craigdarroch Hotel offers hotel rooms in the area.
Drovers Lodge
Upper Lennie, Drumnadrochit
Urquhart Bay B&B
5 Strone, Drumnadrochit
Loch Ness Inn
Lewiston, Drumnadrochit
Rooms at Elmbank near Loch Ness
Elmbank,lewiston, Loch Ness, Drumnadrochit
Aslaich Bed & Breakfast
East Lewiston, Inverness
Woodlands Bed & Breakfast
East Lewiston, Drumnadrochit
Balmridge House Loch Ness Bed & Breakfast
Balmacaan Road, Drumnadrochit
Bunillidh
115 Balmacaan Road, Drumnadrochit
Things to Do in Loch Ness(1)
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Urquhart Castle stands on a peninsula jutting into the loch. The castle ruins are substantial enough to draw considerable visitor numbers, with its position on the water making it a focal point for those exploring the area.
Where to Eat in Loch Ness
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Dining options are limited in the listings provided.
Attractions Near Loch Ness
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1 mi
The Loch Ness Centre
Drumnadrochit · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Abriachan Trails
Abriachan · ⭐ 4.8
8 mi
Loch Ness Pumpkins at Corrimony Farm
Inverness · ⭐ 4.9
Invermoriston Falls
Invermoriston · ⭐ 4.6
11 mi
FARM NESS
Inverness · ⭐ 4.7
13 mi
Whin Park
Inverness · ⭐ 4.5
13 mi
Ness Islands Railway
Inverness · ⭐ 4.7
13 mi
Frankie and Lolas
Inverness · ⭐ 4.3
Camping in Loch Ness
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Self-Catering Cottages in Loch Ness
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2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £611
Riverside Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £447
Burns Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £443
East Lewiston
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £493
Thistle Dubh
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £413
Temple House West
2 bed · sleeps 3
River Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
Heron’s Rest Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
Common questions about Loch Ness
Where can I stay in Loch Ness?
We list 2 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Loch Ness.
What is there to do in Loch Ness?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Loch Ness.
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