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Fort Augustus is a village located in the Highland region of Scotland, near the southern end of Loch Ness. It is named after Fort Augustus, a former military garrison that was constructed in the aftermath of the Jacobite Risings in the 18th century.

Jacobite Risings (17th and 18th centuries): The Jacobite Risings were a series of uprisings in Scotland, Ireland, and England between the late 17th and 18th centuries, aimed at restoring the Stuart monarchy to the British throne. The most significant of these was the 1745 Jacobite Uprising led by Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie). After the failure of this uprising, the British government took measures to strengthen its control over Scotland.

Construction of Fort Augustus (1729-1742): In response to the Jacobite threat, the government decided to construct a series of fortifications, known as the "Hanoverian Forts," to establish control over the Highlands. Fort Augustus was one of these forts and was built at the southern end of Loch Ness, at the point where the River Oich flows into the Loch. It was named after King George II, who was from the House of Hanover.

Purpose and Design: The fort was strategically located to control the route through the Great Glen, a natural geological fault line that runs across Scotland from Inverness to Fort William. It served as a military garrison and played a role in maintaining order in the region.