The Highland Club Team
11 Things to Do in and around Fort Augustus whilst staying at The Highland Club
1. Visit the Caledonian Canal Constructed during the early 19th century, the canal is hard to miss as it is at the very centre of Fort...
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The Highland Club Team
- Apr 2, 2023
- 4 min
Weddings at The Highland Club and Getting Married in a Historical Abbey
Looking at options for your Scottish wedding, look at The Highland Club with its grand Abbey Church atrium or it's loch side location.
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The Highland Club Team
- Apr 8, 2020
- 2 min
Easter at The Highland Club - Loch Ness
In Scotland Easter is a very important time of year. It is a time to become united for rich church celebrations, for relaxation and...
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The Highland Club Team
- Mar 23, 2020
- 4 min
Myths and legends from Scotland
Scotland has a broad legacy of myths and legends that stem from Celtic culture and date back to around 2000 years ago. Superstition was...
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The Highland Club Team
- Feb 24, 2020
- 7 min
8 Vegetarian Scottish Recipes to try in our self-catered apartments, at The Highland Club!
We published a few Scottish traditional meals before here and now we would like to review some of the typical Scottish dishes for the...
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The Highland Club Team
- Feb 10, 2020
- 3 min
Scotland Wildlife in Winter
Surprisingly enough, Winter in Scotland can be a lucky time to view wildlife in action. Although many animals will leave for warmer...
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The Highland Club Team
- Jan 23, 2020
- 3 min
Burns’ Night, an insight to this Scottish Celebration
Every 25th of January in Scotland we celebrate Burns’ Night or Burns’ Supper. With this special day we salute the Winter Festivals’...
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The Highland Club Team
- Dec 2, 2019
- 3 min
Christmas Markets in Scotland
Winter is often pictured as a dark, cold and boring season but reality is that Scotland is a very magical place, especially during the...
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The Highland Club Team
- Nov 11, 2019
- 2 min
Whisky Cured Salmon with Orange and Brown Sugar
The Highland Club provides self-catering accommodation but we’d like to also provide some foodie inspiration to practise during your stay...
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The Highland Club Team
- Oct 17, 2019
- 3 min
Remember, remember, the 5th of November AKA Bonfire Night in Scotland!
As November approaches, you might have heard about Bonfire night or Guy Fawkes night. For those who aren’t British you might ask...
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The Highland Club Team
- Oct 9, 2019
- 3 min
How to see the Northern Lights in the Scottish Highlands
It might come as a surprise but it is actually possible to spot the Northern Lights in the Scottish Highlands and they have been seen in...
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The Highland Club Team
- Sep 24, 2019
- 2 min
The History of The Highland Club (Fort Augustus Abbey)
The Highland Club has a long history, far beyond its time as a monastery and Abbey. Supposedly started around 1350, our site on the...
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The Highland Club Team
- Sep 23, 2019
- 2 min
Best Places for Autumn Colours in Scotland
Autumn is a beautiful time of year to visit the Highlands; the landscapes are shining through the autumnal colours and the skies have a...
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The Highland Club Team
- Aug 28, 2019
- 2 min
Harry Potter in the Highlands near Highland Club Scotland
The Harry Potter series is probably the most famous to come out of Scotland, from its origins in Edinburgh to its filming locations over...
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The Highland Club Team
- Jul 31, 2019
- 2 min
Travel essentials for your trip to The Highlands
If you are planning a trip to the Scottish Highlands these few travel essentials suggestions could become handy when packing your...
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The Highland Club Team
- Jul 17, 2019
- 2 min
10 fun facts about Scotland!
You all probably know about Scotland, about its beautiful scenery and its wild lands with nature at its best, you might also know about...
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The Highland Club Team
- Jun 27, 2019
- 5 min
Your guide to a family friendly Highlands holiday
A family friendly Highlands holiday is the perfect retreat for parents and kids alike. Recently chosen as Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in...
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The Highland Club Team
- Jun 21, 2019
- 4 min
10 fantastic events and activities to enjoy during Summer in the Highlands 2023
Summer in the Highlands is arguably the best time of the year! With summer comes sunshine, wafting breezes, and all the Highlands Summer...
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The Highland Club Team
- Jun 11, 2019
- 2 min
Why you should stay near Loch Ness
When organising a trip to the Highlands, where you choose to stay is the first hurdle. The Highlands are deceptively big and there is an...
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The Highland Club Team
- May 21, 2019
- 1 min
Get away from the everyday stresses, come to Scotland!
VisitScotland has launched its first itinerary dedicated to health and wellness. The online guide  focuses on the themes of mind, body...
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