About Laggan
Laggan is our only base in the Caledonian Canal. Fort William and Ben Nevis (the UK’s highest mountain) is only 3.5 hours south of the base, while Inverness is only 9hrs to the north. So the whole region is easy to explore in a week. The famous Loch Ness is just a 3hr cruise from Laggan.
What you get on the base
Facilities
- Toilets
Please note: We’re conscious local Covid guidelines often change so, to be cautious, our base toilets and showers will be closed throughout the 2021 season. Customers can use their onboard facilities once check in processes are completed and their boat is ready for boarding.
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Holiday Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
- Early check-in & late check-out
- Boat cleaning
Fun extras
- Special occasion gift baskets
Opening hours
Address
Telephone
Travel to Laggan
By Train
Closest train station(s):
- Spean Bridge: 24km
- Inverness: 65km
- Fort William: 40k
By Road
Be prepared
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
Directions from the North
On the A82 travelling from the north (e.g. Inverness), approximately 3 miles(5km) south of Invergarry, 200 metres after The Well of the Seven Heads shop, take the road on the right signposted KILFINNAN and BALMAGLASTER. Travel 1.5 miles(2.5km) along this road, which is single track with passing places, and look down to your left. You will see ‘A’ framed wooden chalets, turn sharp left at the bottom of the hill just after the chalets crossing over a cattle grid. Pass in front of the chalets with the loch on your right, and follow the road into the boatyard car park.
Directions from the South
From Fort William take the A82 towards Inverness. Continue through Spean Bridge (do not turn in at the end of Loch Lochy where the sign says Laggan Locks. This will take you in to the wrong side of the canal), and after ca. 2 miles (3km) you will cross a swing bridge over the canal. Take the first left, signposted KILFINNAN, BALMAGLASTER. Travel 1.5.miles (2.5km) along this road, which is single track with passing places and look down to your left. You will see “A” framed wooden chalets, turn sharp left just after the chalets at the bottom of the hill, crossing over a cattle grid. Pass in front of the chalets with the Loch on your right, and follow the road into the boatyard car park.
Parking
Parking is bookable in advance via our sales team.
- On private properties (not closed): £4 per night if pre-booked or £4.50 per night when booked on arrival.
By Air
Closest airport(s):
- Inverness: 80km
- Glasgow: 204km
- Edinburgh:170km
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Great Glen Travel (+44 (0) 1809 501 222 | [email protected])
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Inverness Airport (INV) £95
- Glasgow Airport (EDI) £230
- Edinburgh Airport (GLA) £270
- Spean Bridge Train Station £30
- Fort William Train Station £40
Please note Great Glen Travel did not operate taxi transfers in 2020 but will resume in 2021.
Arrival at Laggan
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our 'arrivals' page.
Local info
We’ve been awarded the World Travel & Tourism Council's 'Safe Travels Stamp.' The Safe Travels Stamp is an international symbol designed to allow travellers to recognize governments and companies around the world, which have adopted health and hygiene, standardized protocols – so consumers can experience ‘Safe Travels’. That means our operations are upholding the highest standards of health and safety and demonstrating they are adhering to the global health protocols issued by the WTTC and that we have all the required health and safety processes in place to safely operate. We look forward to see you.
Payment Means
Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
The Moorings – Tel: +44 (0) 1397 772 797
Letterfinlay – Tel: +44 (0) 1397 712 622
Glengarry Castle – Tel: +44 (0) 1809 501 254
Inverlochy Castle – Tel: +44 (0) 1397 702 177
Invergarry – Tel: +44 (0) 1809 501 206
Craigdarroch – Tel: +44 (0) 1456 486 400
Loch Ness House Hotel – Tel: +44 (0) 1456 450 991
Loch Lochy Youth – Tel: +44 (0) 1809 501 239
Lock Inn – Tel: +44 (0) 1320 366 302
Glen Loy Lodge – Tel: +44 (0) 1397 712 700
Old Pines – Tel: +44 (0) 1397 712 324
Restaurants
The Bothy Bite – Tel: +44 (0) 1320 366 701
An Crann – Tel: +44 (0) 1397 772 077
Fiddlers Restaurant – Tel: +44 (0) 1456 450 678
Scots Kitchen – Tel: +44 (0) 1320 366 361
The Eagle Inn – Tel: +44 (0) 7789 858 567
Shops
There are small supermarkets at Fort Augustus, Spean Bridge and Drumnadrochit, and large superstores in Inverness and Fort William. The local shop is the Seven Heads Store.
Tourist Info
Fort William - Tel: +44 (0) 1397 703 781
Inverness - Tel: +44 (0) 1463 234 353
Medical Facilities
Veterinary
Chris Evans
Victoria Road
Fort William
Tel: +44 (0) 1397 702 727