Glenmoriston Town House
Hotel in Inverness at 4pm and transfer back to Inverness
at the end of each cruise by midday.
The 8 passenger Scottish Highlander has
the atmosphere of a Scottish Country House with subtle
use of tartan furnishings and landscape paintings. At
117 feet she is spacious and has every comfort needed
for year round cruising. She is also equipped with 8
bikes and your tour guide would be happy to recommend
the best routes to explore.
On board you will find four en-suite cabins each with
a choice of twin or double beds. One of the cabins is
a larger suite which has been designed for those who
want extra space during their cruise. The experienced
crew of four, led by your captain, ensure attention to
your every need. Cuisine is traditional Scottish fare,
salmon, game, venison and seafood, prepared by your own
Master Chef.
Cruise Highlights
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Cawdor Castle, home of Shakespere's
Macbeth
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Culloden Moor, last British based
battleground in 1746
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Cruise Lochs' Ness, Oich, Lochy
and the Caledonian canal
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Spectacular scenery,
Wildlife and Folklore
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Visit Glencoe, treachery
between the Campbell and MacDonald clans
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Tour
of the Ben Nevis Whisky distillery
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See Eilean
Donan and Urquhart castles
Cuisine Aboard
Regional
Specialities
Munro of marinated Salmon,
Pheasant breast with Horseradish sauce,
Navarin of Lamb with Thyme, Parsley and Bay leaf,
Chicken Breasts with Rasberry Vinegar
Wine
Cellar
A good selection of French and New World wines,
complimented by assorted single malt Malts and 80 Shilling Ales
Cheese
Board
Scottish Brie, Whisky chase,
Stratdown Blue, Orkney smoked
ITINERARY
FOR BANAVIE TO DOCHGARROCH
We meet you The Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in Inverness at 4pm or
Fort William if preferred and transfer to Scottish Highlander moored
at Banavie. A Champagne welcome is followed by time for a walk or cycle
along the towpath before dinner aboard.
In the morning we visit the mystic battlefields of Glencoe,
followed by a visit to the Ben Nevis distillery for
an insight into the secrets of the various stages of
Whisky preparation and taste a wee dram or two. In
the afternoon we cruise to Gairlochy. Return to the
barge for dinner aboard.
This morning we visit the World War II Commando memorial
and the woollen shops at Spean Bridge, selling traditional
knitwear and tweeds. On the way back to the barge we
take a gondola trip up the mountain of Aonach to enjoy
the dramatic scenery from above. Leave Gairlochy for
an afternoon cruise via two locks at Laggan, through
Lochs Oich and Lochy and through Cullochy, mooring
below the lock. Dinner aboard.
This morning we drive through Glen Moriston and stunning
highland countryside to romantic Eilean Doonan castle,
setting for the film Highlander. Eilean Doonan castle
has an idyllic island setting with commanding views
of three sea lochs. Following the abortive Jacobite
rising of 1719, the ruins were abandoned for 200 years
until the 20th century when a complete reconstruction
was undertaken. On the way back we visit a deer farm.
We rejoin the barge and cruise to Fort Augustus where
we dine out tonight at a local restaurant.
In the morning we have plenty of time to look around
the pretty Caledonian village of Fort Augustus before
making our way down the staircase of five locks. After
lunch we visit Urquhart Castle and Invermoriston Falls
(or with family charters explore the Nessie Museum).
Dinner aboard.
In the morning we leave Fort Augustus and cruise the
south shore of Loch Ness and Loch Dochfour, passing
Urquhart Castle and seeing an abundance of wildlife
en route. This afternoon we visit the 14th century
fairytale Cawdor Castle immortalised by Shakespeare
with Macbeth, housing a superb collection of tapestries,
pictures and furniture with beautiful landscaped gardens.
We also visit Culloden Moor, scene of the last major
battle in mainland Britain in 1746. Captain’s
Farewell Dinner aboard.
Passengers disembark around 9.30am for the transfer to
Inverness (Glenmoriston Hotel, Airport or Station)
by minibus after a hearty Scottish breakfast, arriving
around 9.45am.
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
ITINERARY
FOR DOCHGARROCH TO BANAVIE
At 4pm we meet at the Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in
Inverness and transfer to Scottish Highlander moored
at Dochgarroch. Champagne welcome followed by a short
evening cruise along the heather-lined canal to the
winding hole. Dinner aboard.
This morning we visit the 14th century fairytale Cawdor
Castle immortalised by Shakespeare with Macbeth, housing
a superb collection of tapestries, pictures and furniture
with beautiful landscaped gardens. We also visit Culloden
Moor, made famous by the MacDonald and Campbell battle
in the 13th century. After lunch we cruise Loch Dochfour
to Fort Augustus passing Urquhart Castle and the south
shore of Loch Ness, where there is an abundance of
wildlife, and moor near Fort Augustus Abbey. Dinner
aboard.
After breakfast we cruise up the staircase of five locks
through the village of Fort Augustus, which gives us
plenty of time to shop and look around this pretty
Caledonian gem. After lunch we visit Urquhart Castle
and Invermoriston Falls (or with family charters explore
the Nessie Museum. Fort Augustus has a charming heather-laced
9 or 18 hole golf course, where the official green
keepers are sheep! We dine out tonight at a local restaurant.
We leave Fort Augustus this morning and cruise to Cullochy
Lock via Kytra. After lunch we drive through Glen Moriston
and stunning highland countryside to romantic medieval
Eilean Donan Castle, setting for the film Highlander.
Eilean Donan Castle has an idyllic island setting with
commanding views of three sea lochs and frequent sightings
of otters, dolphins and the Isle of Skye. Following
the abortive Jacobite rising of 1719, the ruins of
the castle were abandoned for 200 years until the 20th
century when a complete reconstruction was undertaken.
Dinner aboard.
Leave Cullochy Lock for a morning cruise via two locks
at Laggan, and through Lochs Oich and Lochy to Gairlochy.
In the afternoon we visit the World War II Commando
memorial and the woollen shops at Spean Bridge, selling
traditional knitwear and tweeds. On the way back to
the barge we enjoy a gondola trip up into Aonach Mor
Mountains to enjoy the dramatic scenery from above.
Dinner aboard.
Morning visit to the mystic battlefields of Glencoe.
On the way back visit the Ben Nevis distillery for
an insight into the secrets of the various stages of
Whisky preparation and taste a wee dram or two. In
the afternoon we cruise to Banavie and Neptune’s
Staircase, a flight of eight locks that is a spectacular
feat of engineering. Farewell Captain’s Dinner
on board.
After a hearty Scottish breakfast, passengers disembark
for the transfer to Inverness hotel, airport or train
station by minibus arriving there by about midday or
Fort William by about 10am.
On alternative weeks the itinerary is in reverse direction.
This itinerary is subject to change.
