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Day 1
Inverness
Arrive in Inverness and embark Lord of the Highlands. This evening we remain berthed in the city.
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Day 2
Culloden - Cruising Caledonian Canal
This morning visit Culloden, the infamous battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746, and observe the ancient standing stones of Clava Cairns. We set sail this afternoon on the Caledonian Canal, built between 1803 and 1822 to connect the Great Glen’s four lochs. Entering Loch Ness, we pass the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle, before ascending the impressive flight of locks that runs through the heart of Fort Augustus, the scenic and historic village, ahead of the welcome gala reception and dinner.
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Day 3
Banavie - West Highland Railway
Continue along the canal through Loch Oich, ascending to 106 feet at Laggan Locks after gliding serenely along the tree-lined section known as Laggan Avenue. Onwards through picturesque Loch Lochy, before descending Neptune’s Staircase, a set of eight interconnected locks dropping 64 feet into the sea lock at Corpach. After lunch, we take a scheduled train along part of the West Highland Railway and over the renowned viaduct to beautiful Glenfinnan, surrounded by mountains.
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Day 4
Loch Linnhe - Oban
Today we sail Loch Linnhe, passing mysterious lochs and islands until we reach Oban. Oban Distillery is both one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two pot stills. Pre-dating the town it was originally established in 1794. Our tour offers the chance to witness the traditional craftsmanship of whisky production first-hand, before enjoying a complimentary dram.
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Day 5
Craignure (Isle of Mull) - Tobermory
This morning, we sail to Craignure on Mull for a visit to Duart Castle. Seat of Clan Maclean for over 700 years, it dominates the view of the Sound of Mull with its huge curtain walls and solid keep. Later, we sail to the island capital of Tobermory where brightly painted houses line the waterfront which were originally built by the British Fisheries Company to house its workers.
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Day 6
Tobermory - Isle of Eigg
This morning we sail north to the Small Isle of Eigg, catching glimpses of the islands of the Inner Hebrides along the way. This community owned island is a nature reserve and offers tranquil walks. A sail across the Sound of Sleat leads us to Armadale on the Isle of Skye, where we trace the legacy of the Clan Donald at the Museum of The Isles.
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Day 7
Kyle of Lochalsh
From our berth at Kyle of Lochalsh, we visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, ahead of our final port of call, the pretty conservation village of Plockton, known as the ‘Jewel of the Highlands’ with stunning views of Loch Carron.
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Day 8
Kyle of Lochalsh
Disembark in Kyle of Lochalsh after breakfast for the onward transfer to Inverness.