Working on the Fort Augustus 400kV substation upgrade or the Skye reinforcement? Tell us your crew size, dates and trade package and we will source long-stay housing across Fort Augustus, Invergarry, Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit.
We arrange accommodation for contractors in Fort Augustus on a project basis, priced for the length of the stay rather than a nightly rate.
SSEN Transmission is upgrading the Fort Augustus substation at Auchterawe to 400kV, with new transformers, space for two reactors and equipment for the planned Coire Glas pumped storage connection via Loch Lundie. Omexom is the principal contractor. Lorry deliveries of aggregate from a quarry near Fort William ran from June into August 2026 to prepare for the substation extension.
SSEN's Skye reinforcement, which rebuilds the line from Ardmore on Skye to Fort Augustus, is in its construction phase, with an October 2026 update reporting active works around Broadford. SSEN has not published a cost, workforce or completion date. Fort Augustus has under 700 residents and is a busy summer tourist stop, so crews compete with visitors for beds in Fort Augustus, Invergarry, Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit.
We source long-stay accommodation for teams with confirmed work on the Fort Augustus substation or the Skye line, matched to the A82 rather than a generic Inverness search.
We assess practical locations across Fort Augustus, Invergarry, Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit based on your actual site access, commute, crew size, parking and accommodation standards rather than a generic city search.
We can source for specialist rotations, staggered arrivals, multi-month assignments and extensions as packages move through the programme, subject to live availability.
We look for accommodation with kitchens, laundry, reliable WiFi, parking and suitable bedroom configurations for sustained assignments.
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| Accommodation type | Team of 5: est. cost/week | Team of 8: est. cost/week |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate housing / serviced apartments (multi-week booking) | £1,400–£2,000 | £2,200–£3,100 |
| Hotel rooms (standard rate, no long-stay discount) | £2,400–£3,400 | £3,600–£5,100 |
