Invergarry & Loch Oich

Explore the beautiful wooded shores of Loch Oich on walks along the canal towpath or forest tracks.

The ruins of Invergarry Castle, once the seat of the powerful MacDonnell Chiefs of Glengarry, stand on Creagan an Fhitich (The Raven's Rock), in the Grounds of Glengarry Castle Hotel, overlooking Loch Oich. It was burned down after the Jacobite Risings in 1715 and again in 1745. Before and after the Battle of Culloden it gave shelter to Prince Charles Edward, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie.

The nearby Well Of The Seven Heads has some story to tell. It was erected here in 1812 by the Glengarry chief. The heads of the seven murderers of the family of Keppoch were washed in the well before being presented to the Clan chief at Invergarry Castle in 1665.

Opposite the Well Of The Seven Heads is a small store right on the canalside, across the road (A82), offering fresh produce, wines & spirits, hot snacks, newspapers, souvenirs, phone cards as well as fishing tackle and calor gas. Tel. 01809 - 501246

The Restaurant at the Glengarry Castle Hotel is open for non-residents. Booking advisable, Tel. 01809 - 501254 or see the link below.

More detailed information about the history of this area available through the Summer months at the Glengarry Visitor Centre in Invergarry.

Visit the Great Glen Waterpark on the south east end of Loch Oich. Some of the Monsteractivities on offer are: Rafting, Canoeing & Kayaking, Speed Boat Activities, Mountain Biking, Abseiling, Sailing & Windsurfing, Hill Walking, Archery, etc. Available also at the Waterpark: small swimming pool, sauna, pub & restaurant.

Take a walk from Aberchalder Swing Bridge to "The Thistle Stop" Tearoom & Gift Shop. For more info see the link below.

useful links:
www.glengarry.net - Glen Garry Castle Hotel & Restaurant

Monsteractivities - Outdoor Activities in the Highlands of Scotland at the Great Glen Waterpark

The Thistle Stop & Lundie View Lodge - 150 year old croft about 15 min. walk from Aberchalder Swing Bridge. The Thistle Stop Tearoom offers breakfasts, hot or cold snacks and drinks, cakes, home baking, etc. The adjoining Gift Shop sells everything from leather goods & full skin chamois, souvenirs & walking sticks, compasses & maps to glassware & Scottish bone china.
Lundie View Lodge offers B&B accommodation and Self Catering Apartment. Fabulous views over the Great Glen. Mountain bikes are available for hire at reasonable rates.