The Villages

The villages of South Loch Ness Scotland

The south side of Loch Ness was once the main military route from Fort Augustus to Inverness. The first road through Stratherrick was built in 1726 under the direction of English commander General Wade, to link the military Garrisons of Kilchuimin (now Fort Augustus) and Inverness. It is possible that some villages sprang up along the route. However it is more likely that this road, followed existing ancient routes used by Clansmen for generations. It is possible in just a few places to see short sections of the pre Wade road which were in places, little more than rough tracks with river fordings. General Wade built bridges over the rivers his new roads crossed, many of which are still in use today.

The villages of South Loch Ness today remain small and very quiet. The main reason for this must be attributed to the construction of the A82 trunk road on the north side of Loch Ness which rendered the Wade military road on the South side virtually deserted by motor vehicles. this in the long term has proved to
be a blessing for South Loch Ness residents, wildlife and helped
create excellent destination for a "Walk on the Wildside"

Dores Village Highlands of Scotland - Gateway to South Loch Ness.

The Scottish village of Dores provides a dramatically picturesque gateway to South Loch Ness. The location looks, and feels, like the very end of the Loch, even if, in strict geographical terms, it is not.

Inverfarigaig South Loch Ness

Inverfarigaig is situated midway down Loch Ness on the south side. Nestling under the brooding crags of Dun Dearduil, the village is no more than a scattering of homes deep amongst the woods.