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Scottish Highlands
Old Pier House
Fort Augustus
📍 Fort Augustus, PH32 4BX
Photo: Des Colhoun (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Unspoilt views over Loch Ness from a family-run estate
- Family-run estate for over forty years, now third generation
- Shieling cabin has direct private garden access into Loch Ness
- Each cabin has a private garden with outdoor seating
- Site rich in history, from medieval kiln to railway pier
Old Pier House is a family-run estate in Fort Augustus, in the Scottish Highlands, set on the banks of Loch Ness. The operator offers self-catering accommodation in a farmhouse and three log cabins, including the Shieling, the Bothy, a lakeside cabin, and the self-contained Apartment within the main house. Each cabin has its own private garden with outdoor seating and private parking, and complimentary WiFi is included throughout. The Shieling is the only cabin with direct private garden access into Loch Ness, while others overlook a private lochan. Run by the third generation of the Parker-MacKenzie family, the estate has a long history on site. The Clansman Centre is just 0.6 miles away for those wanting to explore further.
How far to…
- Clansman Centre
- 0.6 miles
Practical details
- Parking
- Private parking at each cabin and the apartment
Accommodation on site
- Log cabins
- Apartment
- The Shieling cabin
- The Bothy cabin
Details taken from the operator's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
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Where you'll be
Old Pier House
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.6 mi
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