Deer in the snow

Took a short stroll today to see the beautiful deer in the Glenmoriston mountains.

Happy Christmas

A very Happy Christmas to all our guests at the Aonach Mor Apartments.

Lunar Eclipse

Amazing Lunar Eclipse this morning. It is the 1st in 400 years that falls on the winter solstice. Beautiful colour and very clear over stunning Loch Ness.

Loch Ness Hogmannay Festival

Loch Ness Hogmanay Festival

Event starts on: 28/12/2010 and ends on: 02/01/2011

What's On for the Loch Ness Hogmanay Festival:

Running from December 28th to January 2nd there are events on for the whole family - from shinty to walks, music and ceilidhs to quizzes and duck races and of course the best little street party in the Highlands! . All are welcome.

Boathouse Restaurant

Looking forward to a meal at the Boathouse restaurant sitting over beautiful Loch Ness at The Abbey.

Ski-ing at the Nevis Range

Busy start to the weekend on Scotland ski slopes. The Nevis Range had its earliest start to the season for 13 years. A great atmosphere and Just a 25 minute drive from the Aonach Mor apartments. Book now at www.aonachmor.co.uk

Christmas and New Year

Beautiful apartments still available for your Christmas or New Year break. Book now at www.aonachmor.co.uk

St Andrew's Day Free Weekend

Historic Scotland has announced the dates for their ever-popular Saint Andrews Day Free Weekend as it returns for another year.

Over 40 attractions including Urquhart Castle at Loch Ness and Fort George at Ardesier will open to the public for free, as Historic Scotland encourages visitors to discover more about the nation's fascinating past. Event starts on: 27/11/2010 and ends on: 28/11/2010.

Why not take advantage of this free offer when staying at the Aonach Mor Apartments.

Winter sports at the Nevis Range

From the 18th December 2010 enjoy the highest ski-ing in Scotland at the Nevis Range. For beginners and experienced skiers/snowboarders and just a 25 minute drive from the Aonach Mor Apartments. Book your winter break now at www.aonachmor.co.uk

Fabulous new apartment for your holiday or short break

The Monastery Tower is at the very top of The Abbey with panoramic views of Loch Ness. A super one bedroom apartment with so much character. A real romantic getaway. To see more or book go to www.aonachmor.co.uk

Invergarry woods

Just a ten minute drive from the Aonach Mor Apartments is the lovely village of Invergarry. Here you will find various 'marked' walks though the forest to suit all abilities and ages. In the spring/summer months you can enjoy the beautiful Azalea's and in the Autumn the beautiful colours.

Fireworks

Beautiful day in store tomorrow, perfect for the fireworks and bonfires at Glengarry on Friday and Drumnadrochit on Saturday...enjoy!

Loch Ness on new Monopoly board game

Loch ness has the prime spot on a new Monopoly game for the Highlands.

The brand new Monopoly: Highlands and Islands Edition was launched for the first time at Loch Ness on Tuesday.

The loch was voted to receive the top venue as it grabbed the square which is usually occupied by Mayfair.

Congratulations Loch Ness!

Boathouse Restaurant

Lovely lunch at the Boathouse restaurant. Just pop in for tea and cake or for an evening meal. Sitting over Loch Ness in The Abbey grounds it's a beautiful spot to stop and relax.

Snow on the mountain tops

Snow on the mountain tops, bright sunshine and autumn colour...another beautiful day in the stunning Highlands of Scotland.

Boat trip on Loch Ness

A cruise on the mysterious and beautiful Loch Ness is one of the best ways to enjoy some of the Highland's stunning scenery, or for a fast and exhilarating ride try the rigid inflatable boat (RIB) trip accessing loch-side areas which are otherwise inaccessible to larger cruises. Both moored just outside The Abbey grounds.

Nessie at the Commonwealth Games

Can you see her?



The private shore of Loch Ness in the beautiful Abbey.

Delighted to see Nessie making an appearance at the closing ceremony to the Commonwealth Games in Dehli. Chosen as the Scottish icon to handover to the games in Glasgow in 2014.

Loch Ness Marathon

The Loch Ness Marathon was a great success last weekend with a record entry level and the new attractions providing an exciting weekend at the Festival for Running for both runners and spectators alike.

Congratulations to our guests at the Aonach Mor Apartments who completed the marathon and achieved some excellent times.

Well done to them all :)

Wedding day

I was honoured to be asked by our guests Mary & David to be a witness at their wedding in Fort Augustus.

Here's just one of the beautiful pictures they had taken afterwards in the historic cloisters in The Abbey.

Meal at the Glenmoriston Arms

This was our first visit, recommended by several of our guests. The Glenmoriston Arms is just a 10 minute drive away from the Aonach Mor Apartments at The Abbey in Fort Augustus.

The restaurant was fully booked (always a good sign), the staff were efficient and friendly and the meal superb. There was plenty of choice for both adults and children and also some good vegetarian options. A definite recommendation.

Trip to Inverness

Just a 45 minute drive along the edge of Loch Ness is the Highland Capital of Inverness.

There's plenty to see and do in and around Inverness – just leave yourself enough time. Browse city shops old and new, from the Victorian Market to the new complex Eastgate II. If you like walking gear then the large Tiso (near B&Q) is also well worth a visit.

Take a stroll to Inverness Castle, currently used as a courthouse, and St Andrew's Cathedral, which dominate the River Ness and what has been described as one of the most beautiful riverside settings in Britain. Enjoy the fine circular walk from the castle along the river and through the Ness Islands where, in the peak season from July to October, you can watch anglers casting long lines to leaping Atlantic salmon.

Whilst in Inverness we often make the short trip to the shoreline of the Black Isle hoping to spot a dolphin or two.

Brand NEW Website

A very warm welcome to our brand new website.
www.aonachmor.co.uk has lots of information about staying at the beautiful Abbey in Fort Augustus and the wonderful surroundings of Loch Ness. There are some stunning pictures to look through and with on-line pricing and availability you can find out all you need on-line. If you would prefer to talk to someone then we are more than happy to work through your requirements and options with you.

Choose from over 20 apartments sleeping from 1 - 8 people (something for everyone).

We really hope you enjoy our new website and look forward to welcoming you to The Abbey in Fort Augustus.

Beautiful day on Loch Ness

Another sunny day on the shore of Loch Ness. Wonderful to see guests making the most of the facilities at The Abbey, playing tennis, football, croquet, volleyball and for younger children the adventure playground...great fun!!!

Fabulous meal at The Dores Inn

For a wonderful setting and a superb meal at a reasonable price, take the beautiful 30 minute drive from The Abbey at Fort Augustus along Loch Ness to the pretty village of Dores.

Receiving excellent food and service followed by a gentle stroll along the loch-side beach. Lovely evening out!

New apartments available now at the beautiful Abbey

We are happy to announce that we now have additional apartments available to book at the beautiful Abbey. They are newly completed, and as they are not as yet being marketed there is still availability during 2010. Stunning 1,2 & 3 bedroom apartments in the historic Abbey, just a cabers toss away from mysterious Loch Ness and just minutes walk from the super village of Fort Augustus. Please email on mail@aonachmor.co.uk with your requirements. We look forward to hearing from you.

World Motorbike Trials

The World Motorbike Trials return to The Highlands this month. Just a 45 minute drive to the Nevis range from the Aonach Mor Apartments, 60 riders from 15 countries will be taking part.

Lunch in The Loch Inn, Fort Augustus

What a lovely lunch we had at the Loch Inn, situated on the edge of the Locks in Fort Augustus. Very busy, so a great atmosphere, The Great Glen Lamb Hotpot was superb, as was the real ale.

Trip to Fort William

It's a beautiful drive to Fort William, especially in todays sunshine driving past stunning Loch Linnhe .

Fort William is about a 45minute drive from the Aonach Mor Apartments and we chose to go for a game of ten pin bowling at the Nevis Centre. There is also a great soft play area here for younger children with slides a bouncy castle and an overhead trail.

The day finished off with tea and cakes and a mooch around the outdoor clothing shops.

The Boathouse Restaurant

Re-opened today after being closed over the winter The Boathouse Restaurant has new owners.

Beautifully decorated both inside and out you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and evening meals whilst sitting in the beautiful Abbey grounds looking out over Loch Ness.

Glengarry

Another beautiful day here in The Highlands, perfect for a river walk in Invergarry just a 10 minute drive from The Abbey in Fort Augustus.
Driving out of Invergarry across the glen you reach a stunning view point, well worth a visit with your camera!

Anyone for cricket?

With wall to wall sunshine the day couldn't have been better for the cricketers playing at The Abbey today.

Visit Loch Coruisk

A fabulous sunny day on our trip to the Isle of Skye. One of the prettiest drives in Scotland and just 1 hour 20 mins to the Skye bridge from The Abbey in Fort Augustus.

Climbing aboard the Bella Jane you are welcomed by friendly and informative staff. The boat transports you to the isolated Loch Coruisk in the heart of the stunning Cullin Mountains. A 45 minute boat trip with breathtaking scenery and wildlife. We saw some guillemots & some seals basking in the sun.

We had an unhurried 1.5 hours at the Loch, enough time for a stroll and a picnic to the wonderful sound of the cuckoo. On the return boat trip I would definitely recommend the hot chocolate!

A wonderful day out. Why not try it!

Bike racks at The Abbey

New bike racks have now been placed around The Abbey grounds. A great addition to the abundance of facilites already available, with tennis, football, croquet, barbeques & picnic tables outside and the beautiful Club Lounge with wi-fi just off the historic cloisters.

Walk the Old Military Road in Fort Augustus

This walk starts at Jenkins Park and climbs up through silver birch and pine woodland via a number of wide zig zags. As the path levels off there are good views down over Fort Augustus, the Caledonian Canal and the hills south of Loch Ness. A super circular walk taking approx. 2 hours.

Stunning new apartment with views of Loch Ness

An additional to the wonderful 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at The Abbey is a new apartment that has 3 bedrooms and sleeps up to 8 people. This fabulous apartment has panoramic views from the main living area of mysterious Loch Ness.

Relaxing by the Caledonian Canal in Fort Augustus

After a very cold winter, it was lovely to see people relaxing by the canal (with a drink in hand) watching the boats negotiate the succession of locks on the Caledonian Canal. With a spectacular view down Loch Ness it really is one of the prettiest places to be.

Meal at 'The Bothy' in Fort Augustus

The Bothy sits beside the Calendonian Canal and has a small cosy bar with a good varied menu including several choices at £5 for kids. It got the thumbs up from our 6 year old. We were all full, more than satisfied and will certainly return.

Golf in Fort Augustus

The scenery at the Fort Augustus golf course is breathtaking, surrounded by mountains and sitting alongside the Caledonian Canal.

It really is a pleasure to play here and is open to all ages and abilities. It's a 9 hole course but with dual teeing positions it gives the feel of an 18 hole course.

If you are staying on holiday at the Aonach Mor Apartments why not try your hand. You can hire all the equipment you need at the course.

Good luck and have fun.

St Benedicts Abbey grounds, Fort Augustus, Picture Gallery

Pictures of the beautiful Abbey grounds on the shore of Loch Ness. To learn more about The Abbey and the beautiful apartments go to www.aonachmor.co.uk