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Heart of the HighlandsThis 11 day cruise from Inverness to Gairloch allows you explore the lochs and landscapes of Western Scotland in comfort from on board our luxury vessel the MV Lord of the Glens You can travel the world visiting all manner of exotic and wonderful places, but remember that some of the finest scenery, fascinating history and most endearing people may be found close to home. Nowhere is this truer than North West Scotland, an indented landscape of enormous natural splendour with offshore islands forming stepping stones into the Atlantic. Each island has a unique character and a simple beauty that in high summer entrances all travellers. 
Come and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the islands, learn something of their history, see the abundant bird and marine life, but above all revel in the timeless enchantment that these islands and lochs exude to all those who appreciate the beauty of the natural world. 
It is often said that the best things in life are free, and in Scotland’s far northern coastline they certainly have an abundance of these things which are considered best. In the northern summer, when the sun barely shrinks below the horizon, there’s stillness and an almost wistful feeling in the air. This is the time when the enchanted visitor could easily be seduced by the majesty of the land, loch and seascapes. 
More information about MV Lord of the Glens Heart of the Highlands 2009
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£ price per person | | 2009 | | Cabin Category | All Dates | | Lower Deck cabins Twin/Doubles available | 1819 | | Middle Deck cabins Twin/Doubles available | 2279 | | Middle Deck Superior Cabins Twins only | 2519 | | Upper Deck cabins Twins only | 2519 | Prices are per person, based on two sharing a twin/double cabin
Single occupancy supplements:
These are calculated as the price shown above plus 60% of that price. |
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| The cruise price includes | | • | 11 day cruise on board MV Lord of the Glens | | • | Full board | | • | All port dues and taxes | | • | Excursion programme as described in the itinerary | | • | Transfer service from and to Inverness airport, train station and Inverness car parking facility at pre-determined times |
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Call us to check availability:
UK: 01756 706527
Overseas: +44 1756 706527
Go to
Scotland Cruises Index
| | DAY 1 | Embark Lord of the Glens at the top of the Muirtown Locks in Inverness. Evening Captain’s welcome reception and dinner. Moor Inverness overnight. | | DAY 2 | Drive after breakfast to Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield followed by a panoramic tour of the town of Inverness. Sail at lunchtime through a man-made section of the Caledonian Canal to Loch Dochfour and then into Loch Ness. Approximately halfway across the loch, we pause in front of Urquhart Castle for photos before continuing to Fort Augustus. Later we ascend a series of 6 inter-connected locks that run through the centre of the town and moor overnight. | | DAY 3 | The morning is free to explore the town of Fort Augustus and the British Waterways Museum dedicated to the construction of the Canal. Sail at lunchtime through various man-made sections of the Canal, beautiful Loch Oich and a tree-lined section called ‘Laggan Avenue’ as far as Laggan Locks where we moor overnight in the wilds of the Scottish Highland scene. At Laggan there is an interesting walk to a nearby settlement and a unique floating pub. Those interested in a healthy stroll, can walk the short section between Fort Augustus and re-embark at Kytra Locks. | | DAY 4 | Depart Laggan Locks at breakfast time and enter Loch Lochy as far as the Gairlochy Locks. Here those whose wish can walk the last section of the Canal towpath alighting at Gairlochy and then re-embarking at Banavie, in the shadow of Ben Nevis – Britain’s highest mountain. After lunch drive to the hauntingly beautiful Glencoe with its impressive Visitor Centre. Moor Banavie overnight. | | DAY 5 | After breakfast descend ‘Neptune’s Staircase’ a series of 8 inter-connected locks, and two further locks that lowers the vessel to sea level at Corpach. Later enter Loch Linnhe and sail as far as Oban. Since everything is close to hand, an afternoon guided walking tour of Oban has been arranged, to include a visit to the local whisky distillery and McCraig’s Folly. Moor Oban overnight. | | DAY 6 | The whole day is reserved for the full day excursion of the Isle of Mull & Iona. For more than 1000 years, the island of Iona has been a place of deep spiritual significance. No less than 62 Kings of Scotland are buried here, including Duncan, Macbeth’s victim. St Columba came here from Ireland in 563 AD and early Christianity spread through northern Britain from this remote island community. After lunch return via Duart Castle, home of the Clan Maclean Chiefs for nearly 700 years. Moor overnight at Tobermory. | | DAY 7 | After breakfast drive to the Isle of Iona. For more than 1000 years, the island of Iona has been a place of deep spiritual significance. No less than 62 Kings of Scotland are buried here, including Duncan, Macbeth’s victim. St Columba came here from Ireland in 563 AD and early Christianity spread through northern Britain from this remote island community. Visit Torosay Castle on way back to the vessel. Return to the vessel at Tobermory and overnight. | | DAY 8 | Morning free to explore Tobermory before sailing northwest to the Isle of Eigg for a short exploratory visit to observe the local marine and birdlife of this remote island community. There are numerous Atlantic seals usually seen sunbathing on the rocks whilst in the sea around Eigg – one of the so called ‘Small Isles’ there also can be seen minke whales, common and bottlenose dolphins and porpoises. Being an island there are a large number of seabirds, many of whom nest on the island or on the rocks and small islands off it, including Manx shearwaters, guillemots, razor bills, cormorants, shags, fulmars, gannets, terns besides numerous gulls. Moor Eigg overnight. | | DAY 9 | After breakfast sail into the Sound of Sleat to Armadale on the Isle of Skye. Later visit the Clan Donald Centre and Gardens before sailing to the remote community of Inverie in beautiful Loch Nevis for the night. Inverie in having no roads into or out of the settlement has the distinction of having (according to the Guinness Book of Records) the remotest pub in Great Britain – the Old Forge. | | DAY 10 | After a leisurely stroll around Inverie sail the Sound of Sleat and Kyle Rhea to Kyle of Lochalsh. Scenic drive to Inverewe Gardens. Evening Captain’s farewell reception and dinner. Moor Kyle of Lochalsh overnight. | | DAY 11 | Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Inverness. |
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