Inland Waterways and Idyllic Isles

Arrive in Kyle of Lochalsh and embark Lord of the Glens.

Cameras at the ready for our visit to the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by majestic scenery. Departing from Kyle of Lochalsh we sail to the Isle of Skye where we discover the epic history of Clan Donald at Armadale Castle and the Museum of the Isles.

We come ashore at Inverie — the largest settlement in mainland Britain without a road connection — for an early morning spent exploring the wild Knoydart peninsula alongside a knowledgeable local ranger. Together you’ll roam the rugged headland and ancient community woodland that frame the village, as your guide brings to life the peninsula’s remarkable flora, fauna, history and heritage, and shares what it truly means to call this remote corner of Scotland home.

We then round Ardnamurchan Point, the most westerly tip of the British mainland, before making for the Isle of Mull and its irresistible capital, Tobermory. The town’s famous waterfront – a row of brightly painted houses originally built by the British Fisheries Company to accommodate its workers – is one of Scotland’s most cheerful and distinctive harbour scenes, and free time ashore allows you to explore its shops, galleries, and excellent local produce at your leisure.

From Craignure we travel to the Isle of Iona, the last resting place of some 50 Scottish Kings and where St. Columba introduced Christianity to Scotland. Here we can explore the restored Benedictine Abbey and absorb the tranquility of this sacred isle.

An early evening sail brings us to Oban, the seafood capital of the Highlands.

Explore Oban, the gateway to the Isles, on a guided walk up to McCaig’s Tower. This prominent landmark, on Battery Hill, was inspired by the Roman Colosseum. Later we sail Loch Linnhe, passing mysterious lochs and islands until we reach the Caledonian Canal at Corpach and take a scheduled service along part of the West Highland Railway over the renowned

Today we relax on board as Lord of the Glens ascends Neptune’s Staircase, a set of eight interconnected locks, which lift the vessel 64 feet to Banavie, and sail through Lochs Lochy and Oich before transitting the tranquil, tree-lined Laggan Avenue and descending the series of locks to Loch Ness. In the evening we reach Fort Augustus where we berth overnight.

This morning, we enter Loch Ness, pausing approximately half-way for a photo opportunity in front of the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle. Our final visit is Culloden, the infamous battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746, and observe the ancient standing stones of Clava Cairns, ahead of the farewell reception and dinner at our overnight berth in Inverness.

Disembark in Inverness after breakfast, for the onward journey home.

Itineraries are subject to change.