Took the Loch Ness cruise in mid March this year and what an adventure! Fair warning: it was absolutely freezing, and the downstairs cabin filled up fast, leaving us braving the elements on the upper deck. Pro tip: arrive early if you want any chance of staying warm indoors! Even wearing the same gear that kept me comfortable in Iceland, I was still shivering. As for Nessie sightings? Well, let's just say only the truly dedicated (or slightly mad) tourists like us were out there in those conditions - and apparently, the monster has more sense than we do! She was probably tucked away somewhere warm and cozy. The boat had “sonar” screens and a great guide! Despite the arctic conditions, the scenery was stunning and the experience memorable. Just come prepared for Scottish weather, no matter what the forecast says! Pro tip #2: Scottish whisky really helps keep one warm!!!! 🥃 full bar on board!

A wonderful experience, if you come all the way to this place, you must take the trip around the lake (loch). The crew was fun, the ride was smooth, Nessie was shy that particular day, maybe next time she will show up. Something to remember.

Very nice cruise and at a very fair price, considering the tourism of the area. We went on a whim and were glad we did. Our guide was funny and informative. Our captain took us close to the cliffs. Overall, highly recommended.

First off, it’s super pet-friendly! The cruise had cosy indoor spaces and a lovely outdoor area on top where you can soak up the wind and the loch’s vibe. Everyone on the tour was super friendly and full of knowledge. I learned a ton about the latest Loch Ness monster research, and even got a little whisky class that I absolutely loved!

Loch Ness is a place of stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills and peaceful landscapes, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the calm and charm of the Scottish Highlands. Whether you're there for the legendary stories or just to take in the scenery, the loch has a quiet, magical atmosphere that’s hard to forget. A beautiful destination well worth the visit.

We visited today 16/07/2025 and it was certainly worth its money for 2 hour trip. Peter the tour guide was brilliant and kept all the passengers entertained and ensuring he spoke to each one. He is definitely an asset to Jacobite!!! Peter and hubby spotted Nessie 🤣🤣 Currently staying in Loch Ness Lodges, wow these lodges are beautiful and relaxing...visiting from Peterborough and Derby

an unforgettable experience, we had good weather and I took many pictures, but the best thing is that you have to come here and experience it for yourself !! I didn't see the monster, I think it was his day off, but we'll definitely see him next time 😀 Cheers

We came by The Hairy Coo tour bus. It was a good trip but not sure if the boat trip worth for £21. We had great soup at this place definitely should try. Definitely a place to stay for couple of nights.

Was a very pleasant stay! Easy self check in. Brilliant view of the canal boats. Room was very clean and well presented. And dog friendly

Very nice rooms, perfectly located, clean and with everything you need. Friendly cleaning staff! Would come back for my next stay to FA. (just one thing: be aware what you do in your room as the neighbors will here ANY action or word - ANY :-) )

2 night stay as part of a highlands tour. Lovely clean modern rooms. Good value and breakfast in the cafe was excellent! Great base to travel around locally.

The shop close at 1700, however the staff is already vacuum cleaning the shop, it not a problem, understand that they wanna off work on time, however it’s still 20mins before closing time, the women just don’t care about customers, she literally just push the vacuum cleaner in front of us when we were just trying to look at the shop. This is not only the reputation for the shop but also safety hazard from customers tripping for the cord.

Clean, Comfy & Dog Friendly. What more could you want. Fantastic accommodation, highly recommended.

Nice cafe,good breakfast rolls,good friendly service.Clean toilets ,and shop full of nice gift ideas

Such a rude guy in the Centre and instead of explaining how the Clan worked and how the Tartans all changed and distinguished for each event he told me I didn't belong to that clan and that there was no blood line. And that may be true but no more truer than carrying the family name for years and belonging to a culture and heritage of the lands where my people came from in the late 1700's to early 1800's from the Highland Clearances. Told the next person the same story. Very moody individual.

A must-do experience for anyone visiting Loch Ness! Perfect for all ages, with a speaker who struck the ideal balance of humour, knowledge, and engaging storytelling. Listening to fascinating insights while surrounded by such a beautiful setting created a fantastic atmosphere. Couldn’t recommend it more highly.

This was a wonderful and informative event! Anthony is a great storyteller and a man with a fantastic sense of humor. If you have the opportunity I highly recommend you check it out.

We didn't attend the show but the gentleman behind the register has a wealth of knowledge on Highland history and was enjoyable to chat with. We also bought some souvenirs.

To me the shop assistant seems to have a PhD in Scottish history… or at least is very passionate about the culture of Highlanders. Eye opening chat with many details we‘ve never heard before. Thanks!

Very informative talk about the history of the Highlanders. Really great to be able to visualise the accomodation, clothing and weapons of the clansman and gain a greater understanding of their way of life and ultimately the terrible demise of the Clanway due to the British government. Our host, Anthony, was very passionate about the subject, open to answering all questions and had a great sense of humour. Thank you for dressing us up and taking us back in time! Would highly recommend.

Fabulous insight into highland life in days gone by. Great story telling and show

Wonderful little shop. So nice to watch them work. Bought a tiny, precious mushroom pendant last Spring that I adore and wear every day. Also bought a stunning, red twisty ornament that looked amazing on my tree this year.

Really lovely shop with beautiful glass items. The friendly lady was even making new pieces while I was browsing, which was fascinating to watch. I love the things I bought and the fact that they were locally made! Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

Waiting for our Chinese I popped into this lovely shop for something different for a gift. The lady inn the shop was most helpful and friendly and I came away with a stunning gift.

Very cool place, could have bought three times as much as I did. A bit of a breath of fresh air amongst all the generic souvenir shops. There’s special glasses to wear so you can watch glass being blown in store, apparently the mini nessies are the most popular :)

A lovely wee gem of a shop. If in the area or passing through I highly recommend you stop by, especially if looking for an alternative to the usual gifts. Very friendly and the glass ornaments are mostly all made there. Some were being made when we stopped in. Some amazing and unique pieces. Got quote a few things. 🙂

Wonderful little shop owned by lovely people. Would definitely recommend dropping by for very reasonably priced souvenirs, and even if you're not in the mood to buy anything, watching the skilled glassmakers work their craft is mesmerising in its own right. Five stars.

amazing shop with great service, lovely employees and the coolest and cutest handmade glass items.OBSESSED!

Wonderful remote place in the mountains, and nobody around

Beautiful bridge and a nice spot for parking and heading up the road on bike or to climb the nearby munros.

End of the public road in Glenshero. Good parking area and nice spot for a picnic beside the river, so long as the midgies are not too bad! You can walk or cycle up the Glen following the old General Wade military road.

Handy place to park before you hike up the mountain. Plenty of space for 8 or 9 cars

1982 i came across this road and completed it on A Suzuki GS550ecn with pillion and camping gear , i walked across in 2005 The section at fort augustos had overgrown but bridges across the rivers and bothies had been built The 1982 crossing was fun walking across with my gear above waist height to keep it dry then going back for the bike ,good times

Scenery, scenery, and scenery. A great place for hiking, hill walking and cycling.

Bridge over the spey got a pool below it for a cool down after a day in the hills.