GLEN SPEAN & THE GREAT GLEN
ACHNACARRY AND GAIRLOCHY
Achnacarry, the seat of the Clan Cameron, is a rural township sitting between Loch Lochy and Loch Arkaig. Gairlochy about 6 miles south of Achnacarry, is a scattered rural community set around the River Lochy and the Canal.
CHURCHES Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Achnacarry 200m from Footpath access - 3.00p.m. on 4th Sunday of month. St Kiaran’s road 01397 703203 at Bunarkaig. www.churchofscotland.org.uk
POST OFFICE Achnacarry In village on On road Opening hours. Post Office road to castle Mon.- Fri. 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.
01397 712718 2.00p.m. – 5.30p.m. www.postoffice.com Sat. 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.
PLACES OF INTEREST AND VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Achnacarry In village on Adjacent Open daily April to mid October Clan Cameron Museum road to castle. Fully accessible toilets proposed at
01397 712480 early date. www.visit-fortwilliam.co.uk/clan- cameron
RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND BARS. Gairlochy At canalside Adjacent, Summer only Telford Tearooms Gairlochy Disabled only 01397 712727 Basin
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FORT AUGUSTUS
Bustling Victorian village at the end of Loch Ness. Originally a 17th century fort on General Wade’s road, the fort was gifted to the Benedictine Monks in 1875 and a huge abbey built on the site. Lying astride the A82 trunk road and the Caledonian Canal, the village is now a major tourist centre and servicing centre for the wider countryside.
BANKS/ BUILDING SOCIETIES/ INSURANCE/SOLICITORS Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Fort Augustus Station Road On road side Mon, Thur, Fri Bank of Scotland 9.15a.m. -12.30p.m. 01320 366297 1.30 - 4.45p.m. www.bankofscotland.co.uk
CASH POINTS Fort Augustus Post Office Across street Canal side: south Fort Augustus Gulf Petrol Adjacent Station On A82
CHURCHES Fort Augustus On A82 Adjacent Disabled toilets Church of Scotland adjacent to Gravel Loop system 01320 366520 Lovat Arms Services: www.churchofscotland.org.uk Hotel Sept. – April 10.00a.m. May – Aug. 12 noon Fort Augustus Bunoich Brae Adjacent Services on Sundays 11.00a.m. and Free Church 3.30p.m.
Steep approach to access ramp.
108 DOCTORS, HEALTH CENTRES AND HOSPITALS Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Fort Augustus On A82 Fort Adjacent Mon. – Fri. Cill Chuimein Medical William road. In grounds 9.00a.m. - 1.00p.m. Centre Mon, Tues, Fri. 01320 366 216 2.00 - 5.00p.m. www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk Wed. 2.00 - 6.00p.m.
Fort Augustus Abertarff Adjacent Telford Centre Place
Residential Care Home www.highland.gov.uk
HALLS Fort Augustus Bunoich Brae Rear of hall Steep footpath approach. Drop off Village Hall Some distance. space at entrance. Tennis Court & equipped Ceilidh and traditional dancing every playground. Wed. – July & Auugust.
HOTELS Fort Augustus On A82 Adjacent Side entrance suitable for assisted Incharcardoch Lodge North of wheelchair access. 01456 450900 village. www.inchnacardoch.co.uk
Fort Augustus On A82 Adjacent Access to Dining Room, Lovat Arms Hotel Fort William Bar & Restaurant 01456 459250 Road www.lovatarms-hotel.com
Fort Augustus Main Street adjacent Richmond House Hotel 01320 366719 Caledonian Hotel On A82 Adjacent, loose Includes bar and Restaurant. 01320 366256 Fort William surface. www.thecaledonianhotel.com Road
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PETROL STATIONS Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Fort Augustus Fort William 24 hours breakdown service West End Garage - repairs Road 01320 366247
Fort Augustus In village Gulf Station - petrol centre Great Glen Trading Centre 01320 366788
PLACES OF INTEREST AND VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Fort August Canalside Drop off only April – October - 7 days Caledonian Canal Visitor North 9.30a.m. – 5.30p.m. Centre 01320 366493 March - Weekends only. www.waterscape.com
Fort August At Canal Drop off only No The Clansman Centre Bridge Celtic Crafts & Show. 01320 366444 www.scottish-swords.com
Fort William Behind Gulf Public Car Park No Rough gravel; suitable for assisted Highland & Rare Breeds Service 200m wheelchair.
Croft & Childrens Farm Station Long distance Highland Cattle, Deer etc. 01320 366433
110 POLICE, AND FIRE STATIONS Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Fort Augustus On A82 Fort No Police Station William Road Drop off at door. 01320 366400 www.northernpolice.uk
Fort Augustus On A82 Fort On site Fire Station William Road
01397 702222 www.fire.org.uk
POST OFFICES Fort Augustus Newsagents On road side Mon,Tue,Thurs, Fri W MacDonald Canal Side 9.00a.m. - 5.30p.m.
01320 366200 South Wed 9.00a.m. -1.00p.m. www.postoffice.co.uk Sat 9.00a.m. -12.30p.m.
PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICES Fort Augustus Oich Road No. No Mon – Fri Service Point Memorial Hall Drop off at door. 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. 01320 366 733 2.00 – 5.00p.m.
RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND BARS Fort Augustus On A82 Adjacent Downstairs Public Bar downstairs Gondolier Restaurant & Bar Fort William 01320 366262 Road Fort Augustus Main street Across main road, The Scots Kitchen drop kerb. Nearby 01320 366 361 Fort Augustus Through Nearby On edge of Loch Ness. Outdoor The Boathouse Restaurant Abbey seating in gravel unsuitable for 01320 366682 grounds. wheelchairs. www.lochnessboathouse.co.uk
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RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND BARS [contd] Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Fort Augustus Canalside On street 9.00a.m. - 6.00p.m. Neuk Restaurant & Café South short term
Bar 01320 366363
Fort Augustus Oich Road On street The Moorings Restaurant & Take-away 01320 366484
Fort Augustus Canalside On street Restaurant upstairs The Lock Inn & Gilliegorm South Restaurant 01320 366302
Fort Augustus Main Street At Rear Access to Richmond House Hotel, Poachers Bar open from 1.00p.m. 01320 366719
Fort Augustus Canalside On street No Take away open The Canalside Chip Shop South April- October only 01320 366456 9.00a.m. – 9.00p.m.
Fort Augustus Canalside On street and at Baby changing facilities. The Bothy South rear of building 01320 366 710 www.lochnessrestaurnt.co.uk
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SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Fort Augustus Station Road Staff only – Ramp to playing field Kilchuimen Academy Dedicated bays.
Secondary 01320 366296 www.highland.gov.uk
Fort Augustus Station Road Staff only Ramp to playing field Kilchuimen Academy Dedicated bays
Primary 01320 366759 www.highland.gov.uk
SHOPS Fort Augustus Main Street 50m in No Mon – Sat. The Imray Shop Car Park 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.
Needlecraft, books & gifts. Sun. 2.00 – 5.00p.m. 01320 366724 www.imray-demon.co.uk Fort Augustus Glen Moira On Road No Newsagents, W MacDonald Canalside National Lottery 01320 366373 South Fort Augustus Canalside Adjacent No Tues. - Fri. D. J. MacDougals South Short term. 8.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Butcher, Greengrocer & Sat. 8.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. Fishmonger 01320 366214 Fort Augustus Canalside Adjacent No The Laura Connection South Local Arts & Crafts 01320 366363 www.thelauraconnection.com
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SHOPS Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Fort Augustus In village Adjacent Main village card park adjacent Great Glen Trading Centre, centre Off Licence Groceries, Crafts & Gifts 01320 366788 Fort Augustus The Emporium Adjacent No Glenalbyn Stables Canalside Gifts & Collectables 01320 366336 Fort Augustus Canalside Adjacent No MacVean’s North 7 parking bays Costcutters Foodmarket Gifts & Crafts. Fort August Oich Road Public car park No Drop off adjacent. The Mill Shop 50m.
Knitwear & Gifts 01230 366404 Fort August Main Street Public car park No Iceberg Glass 50m. Glass Blowing Studio 01320 366651 www.iceberg-glass.co.uk
SPORTS, ACTIVITIES AND PARKS Fort Augustus Market Hall, Adjacent Fort Augustus Golf Club A82 01320 366660 Fort William www.fortaugustusgolfclub.co.uk Road
Fort Augustus At canal Public Car Park No Gravel chippings; solid ramp down too Cruise Loch ness bridge 60m. boat deck.
01320 366277 At kiosk www.cruiselochness.com
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TOILETS Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Fort Augustus On A82 Adjacent Radar Key only www.highland.gov.uk beside main 5 dedicated (Summer - Tourist Office car park disabled bays . Winter - Petrol Station) Fort Augustus for Boat Oich Road Accessible At loch entrance to canal. Users pontoon boat
British Waterways sanitary mooring. station, toilets, showers, laundry www.waterscape.com
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES Fort Augustus Main car Park Adjacent Open April - October 01320 366779 On A82 5 dedicated www.visitscotland.com disabled bays.
INVERGARRY
Old and relatively intact estate village at the mouth of the River Garry on the road to Skye. Contains two hotels and some facilities. Good sports fishing centre.
CHURCHES Invergarry On A87 Adjacent Disabled Service at 12 noon every Sunday toilet Church of Scotland Gravel 01320 366210 Drop-off www.churchofscotland.org.uk access to doorway Invergarry On A82 Adjacent Sunday Mass 9.15a.m. St. Finnans R C Church Rough gravel www.catholic-church.org.uk
HALLS Invergarry A87 West End Adjacent Glengarry Community Hall of village. 2 dedicated 01809 501429 disabled bays
115 HOTELS Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Invergarry On A 82 South Adjacent Open March to November Glengarry Castle Hotel of Invergarry 01809 501254 www.glengarry.net
Invergarry On A87 Adjacent Invergarry Hotel close to A82
01809 501206 www.invergarryhotel.co.uk
PETROL STATIONS Invergarry On A82 2 steps at kiosk Glengarry Filling Station 01809 501288
PLACES OF INTEREST AND VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Invergarry In Community Adjacent Open daily Easter to mid October Glengarry Heritage Centre Centre 01809 501424 or 359 www.glengarryvisitorcentre.com
Invergarry A 82 Adjacent No South of Oich Picnic Area Well of Seven Heads www.forestry.gov.uk
Invergarry South of Adjacent Canal users only Laggan Locks Invergarry 01320 366243 www.britishwaterways.co.uk
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POST OFFICES Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Invergarry Opposite old Adjacent Mon. – Sat 9.00am – 12 noon Post Office Ground 01809 501401 Short but www.postoffice.co.uk confined ramp
PUBLIC TOILETS Invergarry On A87 west Adjacent Summer 9.00am – 9.00pm Glengarry Community Hall end of village dedicated parking Winter 9.00am – 4.00pm
RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND BARS Invergarry On A87 Adjacent April – October Garry Restaurant Gravel [Currently closed – may reopen under 01809 501206 new management] Invergarry On A87 Adjacent 12noon -2.30p.m & 6.00 -11.00 Invergarry Hotel .
01809 501206 www.invergarryhotel.co.uk
Invergarry On A82 at Adjacent Thistle Stop Aberchalder
Tearoom and Gift Shop 01809 510478
Laggan Locks Laggan Locks 50m Converted Dutch barge “MV Eagle” Decking/jetty The Inn on the Water is wheelchair 07789 858567 accessible Invergarry On A82 Adjacent Water Ski Great Glen Water Park, South Laggan Dedicated Ramp to patio but small step at
Loch Oich Bar, Restaurant disabled parking doorway, bar upstairs. & Leisure Suite. 01809 501240 www.hoseasons.co.uk/greatglen waterpark
117 SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Invergarry On A87 Adjacent Security System operating Primary School 01809 501317 www.highland.gov.uk
SHOPS Invergarry North Laggan Roadside car No Seven Heads Store On A 82 South park 01809 501246 of Village Invergarry On A82 North Adjacent Filling Station & Shop of village 01809 501288 2 steps
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES AND PARKS Invergarry On A82 Adjacent Water Ski Great Glen Water Park, South Laggan Dedicated Ramp to patio but small step at
Loch Oich Bar, Restaurant disabled parking doorway, bar upstairs. & Leisure Suite. 01809 501240 www.hoseasons.co.uk/greatglen waterpark
Invergarry On A87 at Adjacent No Glengarry Shinty Club West end of village. 118 ROYBRIDGE
Roybridge is the most easterly village in Lochaber and lies astride the A86 trunk road at the entrance to Glen Roy with its famous parallel roads. It is a popular holiday base with hotels, chalets and caravan facilites.
CHURCH Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Roy Bridge Village Square Road side Heavy doors St. Margarets Church 01397 712238 www.catholic-church.org.uk
HALLS Roy Bridge Village centre Adjacent No Memorial Hall Dedicated disabled
01397 712432 disabled bay toilet www.highland-glens.co.uk
HOTELS Roy Bridge On A86 Adjacent Side Door. Stronlossit Inn 01397 712253 www.stronlossit.co.uk
Roy Bridge On A86 Gravel Access to ground floor only Glen Spean Lodge Hotel East of [Best Western] Roybridge 01397 712223 www.bestwestern.co.uk
Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Roy Bridge On A86 in Adjacent [gravel] Roy Bridge Hotel village
01397712236 www.hotel-roybridge.co.uk
119 POST OFFICE Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Roy Bridge In Village Hall Village centre Mon. – Fri. 1000 – 1700 Post Office Immediately Closed Saturday/Sunday 01397 712216 adjacent www.postoffice.co.uk
RESTAURANTS Roy Bridge A86 Adjacent Bridge of Roy Restaurant [compacted
01397 712326 gravel] www.hotel-roybridge.co.uk
SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Roy Bridge Off the main Adjacent Small step at Primary road side door 01397 712212 www.highland.gov.uk
Roy Bridge Taigh Na Behind School Multipurpose Community Centre Outreach Centre Sgoile
01397 712364 Bunroy Road
SHOPS Roy Bridge Village Square Adjacent No 1 shallow step. V.G. Local Gravel
01397 712216
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Spean Bridge is a rapidly expanding village 10 miles north of Fort William at the major A82[Inverness] and A86 [Newtonmore ] junction. The village supports a railway station, tourist information centre, woollen mill and has important heritage connections as a World War II Commando training area.
CHURCHES Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Spean Bridge Kilmonivaig Adjacent No disabled Loop system Church of Scotland Off A82 Dedicated toilets 01397 702297 disabled bay www.churchofscotland.org.uk
Spean Bridge Corriechoillie Adjacent Access at side - good St. Josephs R C Road www.catholic-church.org.uk
HALLS Spean Bridge Altour Road Adjacent Disabled Community Centre toilets
HOTELS Spean Bridge On A82 Adjacent Spean Bridge Hotel
01397 712250 Spean Bridge On A82 Adjacent Side door – steep ramp. Anoach Mor Hotel 01397 712351 www.aonachmorhotel.co.uk
Spean Bridge By Loch Lochy Adjacent No accessible bedrooms Letterfinlay Lodge on A82 01397 712622 www.letterfinlay.co.uk
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HOTELS [contd] Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Spean Bridge On A 82 Adjacent Accessible bedrooms Corriegour Lodge Hotel Loch Lochy
01397 712685 www.corriegour-lodge-hotel.com
POLICE STATION Spean Bridge Spean Outside No Police Station Crescent 01397 712222 www.northern-police.uk
POST OFFICE Spean Bridge On A82 Adjacent Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9-1 & 2-5 Post Office Wed & Sat 9-1pm 01397 712221 www.postoffice.co.uk
PLACES OF INTEREST AND VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Spean Bridge On A82 Adjacent Tourist Shop Woollen Mill 01397 712260 www.ewm.co.uk
Spean Bridge On A 82 Adjacent No No facilities Commando Memorial
RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND BARS Spean Bridge Roy Bridge Adjacent Russell’s Bistro Road Loose gravel 01397 712335
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RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND BARS [contd] Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Spean Bridge On A82 Adjacent Open all year Little Chef West of village 01397 712297 www.littlechef.co.uk
Spean Bridge Station Road Adjacent Old Station Restaurant 01397 712535 www.oldstationrestaurant.co.uk
Spean Bridge On A82 Adjacent Side door - steep ramp. Aonach Mor Hotel 01397 712351 www.aonachmorhotel.co.uk
Spean Bridge Off A 82 Adjacent Old Pines Restaurant with On
Rooms Gairlochy 01397 712324 Road www.oldpines.co.uk
Spean Bridge By Loch Lochy Adjacent Letterfinlay Lodge on A82 01397 712622 www.letterfinlay.co.uk
Spean Bridge On A 82 Adjacent Corriegour Lodge Hotel Loch Lochy
01397 712685 www.corriegour-lodge-hitel.com
SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Spean Bridge Primary Tirindrish Adjacent 01397 712211 Road 3 dedicated www.highland.gov.uk Spean Bridge disabled bays
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SHOPS Location Parking Access Toilets Opening Times/Other Information Spean Bridge On A82 Adjacent No Narrow ramp. SPAR Shop Disabled Parking
01397 712230
TOILETS Spean Bridge At rear of Adjacent Disabled 01397 712260 Spean Bridge toilet www.ewm.co.uk Woollen Mill
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES Spean Bridge Spean Bridge Adjacent Summer - 9.00am - 6.00pm 01397 712576 Woollen Mill Winter -10.00am - 5.00pm
TOMDOUN Formerly an important junction on the main road to Skye; now a very attractive but remote and scattered rural township, specialising in fishing and walking.
CHURCHES Tomdoun 12 miles west On road; Steep Climb no toilets Church of Scotland of Invergarry informal 01320 336210 www.churchofscotland.org.uk
HOTEL Tomdoun Hotel & Sporting Approx. 12 Adjacent to On step at doorway Lodge miles west of entrance. 01809 511218 Invergarry
RESTAURANTS Tomdoun Hotel Approx. 12 Adjacent to On step at doorway Seafood Restaurant miles west of entrance. Invergarry
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