Portinscale Live Cam

England's Lake District, in its most mountainous county, is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year. Each season has its own attraction and whether you are here in Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter you'll find it rewarding. For visitors to the area the first thing to find is somewhere to stay. Tourist Information Centres have details of most of the pubs, hotels, and self-catering establishments, as well as comprehensive details of what the area has to offer.

Some of the best salmon and trout fishing in the whole of Scotland is to be had on the River Beauly, not a mile from Ardgowan Lodge. Follow the river to its source in Glen Affric, one of Scotlands most scenic glens, with glittering lochs, majestic mountains and the oldest Caledonian Pine forest in Scotland. Not for the faint hearted, Glen Affric and Glen Strathfarrer boast no less than eighteen Munros. Big hills in a particularly beautiful corner of the Scottish Highlands.

Loch Ness with its fathomless unresolved mysteries, and Castle Urquhart ( the only place where Nessie is ever seen) are only ten miles away. Deer, Red Squirrels, Golden Eagles, Red Kite, Osprey and Buzzards are frequently seen, whilst the really lucky guest may get a daytime sighting of Pine Marten in the garden. The keen golfer will find championship courses at Nairn and Royal Dornoch, with numerous other courses in the immediate area.

To reach us from the South. Bypass Inverness on A9 to Tore roundabout (this will avoid driving through the City of Inverness), then follow signs to Beauly. Through Beauly on A862. After 2 miles, turn right at junction of A833 to Kiltarlity and Drumnadrochit. In half a mile turn left to Ardgowan Lodge.

Guests are most welcome to spend time in our beautiful 2 acre garden. Relax to the sound of cascading water and move peacefully from the formal garden with its magnificent beech hedges and water features to the more informal and stunningly beautiful herbaceous borders. Coulourful hanging baskets and a sensational array of pots and tubs will delight you throughout the season. Imbibe the peace and tranquility of the garden from our candlelit gazebo. Breathe the heady scent of honeysuckle and watch the sun sink slowly in the West.

The elegant, comfortably furnished guests lounge with its fine antique furniture also contains a wide range of information, reading material, brochures and maps which combined with your hosts extensive knowledge of the area make it an ideal place to relax at the end of the day and plan for tomorrows activities.