Fort Augustus, Highland

Flower Delivery to Fort Augustus with Clare Florist

Situated between Fort William and Inverness on the shores of Loch Ness, Fort Augustus has a modest population of around 400 people. Even if that is the case, this town in the historic and scenic Highland of Scotland boasts of lots of a wide range of activities that will surely keep you occupied! If you want a more romantic affair, you can try a cruise on the Loch Ness. You can even make the event more romantic by presenting some Fort Augustus flowers.

HISTORY

Called Cill Chuimen in Gaelic, the town was known as Kiliwhimin until the 18th century. It was called Fort Augustus after the Jacobite Rising of 1715. Suggestions regarding to the history claim are plenty. On one hand, it's said to be called as such after Saint Cummein of Iona who built a church in the area. On the other, it was called Ku Chuimein after one of the abbots of Iona who was from the Comyn clan. Another is that it was called Cill a'Chumein after the last Comyn in Lochaber.

A fort was built by General Wade after the Jacobite Rising and it was named after the Duke of Cumberland. The fort was captured by the Jacobites in April 1745, just before the Battle of Culloden.

The fort was sold to the Lovat family in 1867. In 1876, the family passed on the site and land to the Benedictine order. The monks then established Fort Augustus Abbey. However, they abandoned the site in 1998 after many failures to maintain the buildings built on the site.

The ownership reverted to the Lovat family who sold it to Terry Nutkins.

ACTIVITIES

Cruising on Loch Ness – you can include this activity as part of your tour of the town. Make this ride even more special by getting some flowers in Fort Augustus and presenting it to your date.

Walking and Cycling – there are many walks around Fort Augustus. The most popular one is the Great Glen Way which passes through the village.

Shopping – the shops in Fort Augustus are mostly found on the canal-side area. Here, you will find souvenir shops, local arts and crafts and a small local supermarket.

Eating & Drinking – restaurants and bars abound in Fort Augustus and the food and drink they serve are reasonably priced as well.

You can also book a stay in one of the many accommodations available in the Highland region if you want to truly explore what the town has to offer. When coming with a date, you can send flowers to Fort Augustus to surprise them.

ATTRACTIONS

Fort Augustus Golf Club – features 9 challenging holes in a setting filled with trees and wonderful scenery.

The Clansman Centre – provides interactive and live demonstrations by people dressed in traditional highland dress. It's a way of giving you a look into 18th-century life in Scotland.

Caledonian Canal Visitor Centre – presents information on the creation of the canal and its history.

Rare Breeds & Children's Farm – features a selection of animals including highland cows and red deer.

If you know someone from town who you'd like to send flowers to Fort Augustus to, then choose from our wide selection to give to them. We have a lovely range of blooms that fit any occasion you want to send them for – birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Valentines Day, etc. So, when you want to order flowers for delivery to Fort Augustus, get in touch with us and we'll get it there the next day!

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