Welcome to the Bank House Bed and Breakfast website for accommodation on Loch Ness The Bank House Bed and Breakfast sits on an elevated site overlooking the Caledonian Canal in the centre of Fort Augustus. We are within walking distance of Pubs, Restaurants, Shops and of course the World famous Loch Ness. The House was formerly home to the Bank Manager and as you can see the Fort Augustus Bank still occupies part of the building although it now only opens on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Station Road, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Ph32 4ay Phone 01320 366755 Email: bankhouse@visitlochness.co.uk

We have three rooms at the Bank House. They are all named after nearby castles and are all en-suite. The rooms all come with tea and coffee making facilities, a hair dryer and a colour Television. They are all non smoking rooms. Eilean Donan is a family room, which can sleep up to 4 people, there is a double bed and a single bed as well as a fold up bed available if required. Its has a view which looks out on to Loch Ness. ( photos available here. Dunvegan is a spacious twin room which can sleep 2 persons or for a small additional charge be used as a single room. It has a view which overlooks the Caledonian Canal. (. Urquhart is a double room which sleeps two persons. It is located next to our small library which consists of many novels and Scottish texts. (

Air The closest Airport is which is around 30 miles away. Bus You can get a bus from Inverness direct to the bus stop in Fort Augustus which is outside the Tourist Information Office. The trip takes 50 mins and costs around £7 one way. Car From Inverness you will arrive on the A82, when you pass the canal take the first right and you will find us next to the bank. From Fort William you will pass the Lovat Hotel on your left then take the first left onto Station Road. We are at the end of the road on the left. Train You can get a train to either Fort William or Inverness and then catch a bus to Fort Augustus. Station Road, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Ph32 4ay Phone 01320 366755 Email: bankhouse@visitlochness.co.uk

Overnight bed and breakfast is from £20 to £30 with reduced rates for longer stays, sorry cash or cheque only(two cash machines nearby). For overseas visitors you can send us a deposit by paypal. All guest rooms are on the first floor and there is no curfew. If you are walking or cycling, we have a drying room and cycle storage area. Breakfast is served in the lounge between 8 and 9am or earlier if required. Watch the boats on the Canal from the cosy turret, centre of your picture, or take advantage of our small library.

Scotsmart Directory of Online Scotland. Scottish Holidays - A Travel Guide to Holidays in Scotland. Information on Scotland. Bed and Breakfast Europe Directory http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk. Fort Augustus Information

THE CALEDONIAN CANAL The Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea were joined when the Caledonian Canal was completed in 1822 having taken 17 years. It was now possible to sail the 60 miles from Loch Linnhe at Fort William, through Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness to reach Inverness. The five locks at Fort Augustus lift the water a total of 40ft. FORT AUGUSTUS Geographically in the heart of the highlands and originally called Cille Chuimean, the town was renamed following the 1st Jabobite rebellion by King George II after his son William Augustus, (he later earned the title 'Butcher Cumberland` following the battle of Culloden). The Fort built by General Wade was blown up by Prince Charlies forces in 1745 and the remaining barracks were purchased by Lord Lovat in 1867. When it was leased to the Benedictine Monks in 1876 they set about converting it to an Abbey. The last Monks left in 1988.

 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Central situation
 Playground for children
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Pets are accepted
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 TV sets in rooms
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set