Aspenwood Cottage is situated in the small village of Inverfarigaig on the southern shore of Loch Ness midway between Fort Augustus and the city of Inverness, capital of the Highlands.

If travelling to Inverfarigaig from Fort William via the A82 the last oportunity for shops and petrol can be found in the village of Fort Augustus - small general stores, butchers P.O. etc. - approx. 16 miles from Inverfarigaig and the last petrol station before Inverness. Take the time to wander by the side of the Caledonian Canal and watch the various boating craft go through the stepped lock gates taking them from Loch Ness to Loch Oich.
If approaching Inverfarigaig via the A9 or A96 many supermarkets and shops are to be found in and around Inverness which is approx. 16 miles from Inverfarigaig.
 The large Tesco Extra Superstore is open 24 hours and is approx. 20 miles from Inverfarigaig on the A96 Inverness to Nairn road. Petrol station on site. This is part of a shopping complex including Boots, Homebase, Comet, Argos, Pet City etc. Also on site is a Warner Village Cinema and various eateries. Inverness Airport is located about 6 miles from this store off the A96 Inverness to Nairn road.
If you use Tesco Home Shopping online then why not have it delivered to 'Aspenwood', Inverfarigaig, Inverness-shire. IV2 6XR at your convenience while you are staying in the cottage. It will not only save you time, which is very valuable on your holiday, but also allows you more precious space in your car. If you decide on a Saturday delivery please choose a delivery slot after 4pm. You will no doubt be asked by Tesco for a contact telephone number and we suggest you give our home phone number at Lower Birchwood - 01456 486415. That way we can keep track of your order and open up the cottage for your shopping to be delivered if you are delayed on your incoming journey for any reason.

The older part of Inverness is precincted with a variety of shops including a Marks and Spencers and is a bustling place in the tourist season especially if the piper is playing. A smaller Tesco is approx. 17 miles from Inverfarigaig at the Inshes roundabout opposite Raigmore General Hospital and the Police Headquarters. Petrol station on site. Open 24 hours. A large Morrisons store is on the Millburn Road in the centre of Inverness next to the new Eastgate Shopping Centre. Eastgate Shopping Centre has easy underground parking and all the usual shops associated with a complex. Plenty of places to eat here.

The nearest local shop to Inverfarigaig is about 3 miles away in the village of Foyers opposite the famous  Falls of Foyers. Small general store with P.O. Red Squirrel Cafe.
Another small shop and family run business can be found at Inverarnie near Farr - a newsagent, licensed grocer. This is open 7 days a week and is about 15 miles from Inverfarigaig on the B851 Inverfarigaig to  Daviot road. Always an enjoyable journey so keep your eyes open for the various wild life on the ground and in the air. If travelling on the A9 towards Inverness one can take the turning B851 at Daviot for a more scenic route .

Visit Holm Mills Shopping Village and James Pringle Weavers on the Dores Road leading into Inverness for all your gifts and keepsakes. This is the perfect place to buy all the holiday mementoes to take back home with you and all under one roof.  Shop for gifts & souvenirs, CD’s & Videos, tartan wear, books, jewellery, ladies & gents fashion, art equipment, tartan rugs, food, shortbread and of course whisky. See the James Pringle Weaving Exhibition. Relax and enjoy a coffee, snack or meal from the licensed restaurant. Trace your Scottish ancestry in the database of over 50,000 names. The computer will provide you with historic information and details of any clan connection which you can then print out on an elegant scroll for a keepsake.Take your tartan home with you. There are over 500 tartans available from small mementoes and gifts to full highland dress.