3 days in Drumnadrochit Itinerary

Drumnadrochit is a village in the Highland local government council area of Scotland, lying on the west shore of Loch Ness, at the foot of Glen Urquhart.HistoryThe settlement grew up around a bridge over the River Enrick and the name Drumnadrochit derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'druim na drochaid' meaning the 'Ridge of the Bridge'. Venture out of the city with trips to Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop (in Muir of Ord) and Eilean Donan Castle (in Kyle of Lochalsh). Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, don't miss a visit to Village Green, identify plant and animal life at Aigas Field Centre, and steep yourself in history at Fort Augustus Abbey.

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If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Aberdeen Dyce Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Edinburgh Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Drumnadrochit can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C.