Fort Augustus
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For the abbey and school, see Fort Augustus Abbey. For the American fort, see Fort Augusta.
Fort Augustus is a settlement in the parish of Boleskine and Abertarff, at the south-west end of Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands. The village has a population of around 646 (2001).[3] Its economy is heavily reliant on tourism.
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Fort Augustus
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Swing bridge and locks at Fort Augustus | |
Location within the Inverness area | |
Population | 620 (mid-2020 est.)[2] |
OS grid reference | NH379090 |
• Edinburgh | 100 mi (161 km) |
• London | 430 mi (692 km) |
Council area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Fort Augustus |
Postcode district | PH32 4 |
Dialling code | 01320 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
57.1432°N 4.6807°W / 57.1432; -4.6807 |
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