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Fort Augustus and Loch Ness
A bustling small town at the head of the Caledonian Canal and on the banks of Loch Ness, Fort Augustus is a great place to begin walking and cycling excursions, or to sit by the canal locks watching boats sail between Loch Ness and Loch Laggan.
Fort Augustus and Loch Ness at a Glance
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