Cruise a scenic route along canal, loch and river on the graceful ‘Scottish Highlander,’ savoring traditional Scottish fare. Explore ancient castles and forts, visit one of Scotland’s oldest whisky distilleries, and keep an eye out for “Nessie” as you sail fabled Loch Ness.
117 feet long, 16.5 feet wide with air conditioning in the salon and central heating throughout
Capacity for 8 guests in 1 queen/twin suite and 3 queen/twin cabins, each outward facing with en suite bathroom
Crew of 5
Salon with stereo system and assortment of CDs
Outer deck includes all-weather, guest-friendly bridge with depth sounder, radar and fish finder
Bicycles provided
Internet access (limited in some areas)
All meals and beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) included
DAY 1
Meet in Inverness for transfer to ‘Scottish Highlander,’ moored at Muirtown. After a welcome reception, cruise along the picturesque, heather-lined canal.
DAY 2
At Culloden Moor, see the site of the last major battle on British soil in 1746.
DAY 3
Visit 14th-century Cawdor Castle (May-Sep) with its beautifully landscaped gardens and superb collection of tapestries, paintings and furniture. Cruise Loch Ness in search of its infamous monster — said to inhabit the murky waters, which are over 700 feet deep. Visit the imposing ruins of Urquhart Castle, set on a rocky peninsula on the banks of Loch Ness, making a scenic stop at Invermoriston Falls.
DAY 4
Cruise up a staircase of five locks in the village of Fort Augustus, continuing to the pretty village of Cullochy. Experience a falconry display at the Highland Club, getting up close and personal with an array of birds demonstrating their flying skills. Dinner is ashore tonight at a local restaurant.
DAY 5
Explore romantic Eilean Donan Castle this morning, the idyllic setting for films such as Highlander and James Bond's The World Is Not Enough. Cruise on scenic Loch Oich to Laggan Locks, the overnight mooring.
DAY 6
Cruise across Loch Lochy, passing through the locks of Neptune's Staircase, to moor at Banavie. Visit Dalwhinnie Distillery, renowned for its single malts, for a whisky tasting. Later, gather for a farewell dinner on board your barge.
DAY 7
Transfer to Inverness where your journey ends.
DAY 1
Meet in Inverness for transfer to ‘Scottish Highlander,’ moored at Muirtown. After a welcome reception, cruise along the picturesque, heather-lined canal.
'Scottish Highlander'
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
At Culloden Moor, see the site of the last major battle on British soil in 1746.
'Scottish Highlander'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
Visit 14th-century Cawdor Castle (May-Sep) with its beautifully landscaped gardens and superb collection of tapestries, paintings and furniture. Cruise Loch Ness in search of its infamous monster — said to inhabit the murky waters, which are over 700 feet deep. Visit the imposing ruins of Urquhart Castle, set on a rocky peninsula on the banks of Loch Ness, making a scenic stop at Invermoriston Falls.
'Scottish Highlander'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
Cruise up a staircase of five locks in the village of Fort Augustus, continuing to the pretty village of Cullochy. Experience a falconry display at the Highland Club, getting up close and personal with an array of birds demonstrating their flying skills. Dinner is ashore tonight at a local restaurant.
'Scottish Highlander'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
Explore romantic Eilean Donan Castle this morning, the idyllic setting for films such as Highlander and James Bond's The World Is Not Enough. Cruise on scenic Loch Oich to Laggan Locks, the overnight mooring.
'Scottish Highlander'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
Cruise across Loch Lochy, passing through the locks of Neptune's Staircase, to moor at Banavie. Visit Dalwhinnie Distillery, renowned for its single malts, for a whisky tasting. Later, gather for a farewell dinner on board your barge.
'Scottish Highlander'
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
After breakfast, transfer to Inverness where your journey ends.
Meals: Breakfast
'Scottish Highlander'
