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Fort Augustus is a small village at the southern end of Loch Ness on the Caledonian Canal.

The Caledonian Canal, connecting Corpach near Fort William with Clachnaharry in Inverness, was completed in 1822. It is over 60 miles long, but more than two thirds of its length consists of three connected lochs - Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy. The canal, built principally by Thomas Telford, comprises 29 locks in total. The waterway can be regarded as one of Scotland's greatest engineering feats and remains a popular route with leisure craft of all kinds. At Fort Augustus you can enjoy a visit to the Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre which details the history of the canal. Other than watching boats navigate all the locks, a further attraction is the Clansmen Centre, where appropriately attired guides demonstrate 17th century clan weaponry.

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