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Make the Most of Your Fort Augustus Stay

A Highland village where history meets engineering

Fort Augustus sits at the southern tip of Loch Ness, where Thomas Telford's Caledonian Canal creates the village's defining feature. The flight of 5 locks draws visitors to watch boats navigate the 40-foot descent, a surprisingly meditative activity locals call "gongoozling." The imposing Gothic Revival architecture of the former St Benedict's Abbey dominates the skyline overlooking the water. This compact Highland settlement balances its military past—the fort was built after the 1715 Jacobite Rising—with its present role as a welcoming stop along the Great Glen Way.

Refined Highland experiences

Station Road at The Lovat Hotel showcases Highland produce through thoughtful tasting menus, while The Boathouse Restaurant offers waterside dining. The village atmosphere shifts between lively summer energy, when walkers and cyclists converge, and quieter evenings centered around traditional pubs with log fires. Cruise Loch Ness provides both high-speed RIB adventures and leisurely tours departing from the locks, while The Clansman Centre offers insight into 17th-century Highland life.

Strategic Highland access

Located 40 miles from Inverness Airport via the A82, Fort Augustus works best with a rental car, though buses connect to Inverness and Fort William. The village serves as an excellent base for exploring Urquhart Castle, Ben Nevis, or Eilean Donan Castle. Members can apply miles toward accommodations at properties like The Highland Club.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Augustus

Can I use my miles on Delta Stays to book hotels in Fort Augustus?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Fort Augustus using your Delta miles, either for the total amount or in combination with money to reserve your stay. Upon accessing your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will find Member-valued offers at participating properties that could enhance your visit.

What is the benefit of booking my Fort Augustus hotel directly on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. You will also enjoy access to special Member offers at select properties, and have the flexibility to pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. To ensure you earn your miles, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Is it possible to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies vary by property. Make sure to review the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. You'll find that some rates are refundable, while others are non-refundable. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I use my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card to book?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you enjoy the advantage of earning additional miles alongside numerous valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Note that terms apply to these offerings. For an overview of all advantages associated with your card membership, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where you can review complete benefit details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Periodically, Delta Stays offers opportunities for SkyMiles Members to accumulate Medallion® Qualification Dollars through hotel and vacation rental reservations completed using Delta Stays. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to have a Delta SkyMiles account to book hotels on Delta Stays?

No, anyone can book hotels through Delta Stays. However, only SkyMiles Members can earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. As a Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on Delta Cars and Stays (excluding taxes and additional charges). Plus joining SkyMiles is free. Become a Member today by visiting the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, Delta Stays offers a wide selection of vacation rentals in addition to hotels. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What hotels in Fort Augustus have high ratings?

You will find 12 hotels in Fort Augustus to choose from when you book on Delta Stays. The Lovat, Loch Ness has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10, and features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Another top-rated bed & breakfast is Kettle House B&B, where you can enjoy a free cooked-to-order breakfast and free parking. Glenwood Apartment has a rating of 8.6 and this hotel has an indoor pool and a full-service spa.

What's a good time of year to visit Fort Augustus?

To experience Fort Augustus during great weather, visit in July when temperatures average 63°F with mostly sunny skies and up to 18 hours of daylight. For off-peak prices and fewer crowds, consider May when temperatures are milder with pleasant conditions and lower accommodation rates.

Which hotels in Fort Augustus are located closest to Clansman Centre?

Watch costumed presenters demonstrate traditional Highland life in a recreated 17th-century turf house, where you'll see authentic kilt-wearing techniques and claymore wielding up close. The Lovat, Loch Ness is a popular hotel, which is just steps away. Glenwood Apartment is another well-reviewed hotel and it is also close by.

Which hotels in Fort Augustus are located near Allt na Criche?

This steep 30-minute woodland climb rewards you with sweeping views over Loch Ness and cascading waterfalls. Watch for red squirrels darting through the Scots pines. Popular hotels include Glenwood Apartment which is a short drive away. Another hotel is The Lovat, Loch Ness and it is within a short drive.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar