Lord of the Glens, The Highlands & Islands with Carol Kirkwood ex Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh

7 Night Cruise sailing from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh aboard Lord of the Glens.

THIS CRUISE IS OPERATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRIPSMITHS.

Step aboard Lord of the Glens and spend eight days exploring the Caledonian Canal and the enchanting islands off Scotland’s western shore in the company of proud Scotswoman and weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, who joins the cruise for two days.

Scottish weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, who trained with the Met Office, has been presenting the weather for more than 20 years and famously danced with Pasha Kovalev in the 13th series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Day 1
Inverness – Embarkation.
Make your own way to Inverness, where a coach transfer will pick you up from either Inverness Airport or bus station in the afternoon. Embark Lord of the Glens.

Day 2
Inverness – Culloden and Clava Cairns. Sail the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus.
This morning visit Culloden, the infamous battlefield where “Bonnie” Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746, and then see the ancient standing stones of Clava Cairns. Set sail this afternoon on the Caledonian Canal, built between 1803 and 1822 to connect Loch Ness with the Great Glen’s three other lochs. Enter Loch Ness, cruise past the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle. Ascend an impressive flight of locks that runs through the heart of Fort Augustus. Moor this evening at Fort Augustus.

Day 3
Corpach to Glenfinnan
Sail through the tree-lined section known as Laggan Avenue and into Loch Lochy and on until we descend Neptune’s Staircase, a set of eight interconnected locks, to the village of Corpach, nestled in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Great Britain’s highest mountain. In the afternoon we will travel by coach to beautiful Glenfinnan. Moor overnight at Corpach.

Day 4
Oban
Today we enter the ocean, passing mysterious lochs and islands till we reach Oban, the seafood capital of the Highlands. Join us for a walk up to McCaig’s Tower dominating the skyline of the town with great views of the Western Isles. Overnight at Oban.

Day 5
Sound of Mull and Isle of Iona
This morning we sail to Craignure for the excursion to the Isle of Iona, with a pause in front of Duart Castle for photographs. Visit Iona, the last resting place of some 50 Scottish Kings and where St. Columba introduced Christianity to Britain. Later sail to Tobermory, again on the Isle of Mull. Tobermory’s most striking feature is the gaily painted houses that line the waterfront originally built by the British Fisheries Company to house its workers for £20 each. Moor Mull overnight.

Day 6
Tobermory to Loch Nevis
Sail north from Tobermory, catching glimpses of the islands of the Inner Hebrides. You will cruise past Eigg, Silver Sands beach and Mallaig; look out for marine animals and birdlife along the way including Atlantic seals, minke whales, dolphins, porpoises and a variety of seabirds. Then sail to the town of Inverie in Loch Nevis, where you can have a drink at the most remote pub in the British Isles.

Day 7
Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
Early this morning you’ll sail across the Sound of Sleat to Armadale and the Isle of Skye. Visit the Clan Donald Centre. Later sail to Kyle of Lochalsh from where we visit Eilean Donan Castle. Evening Farewell Reception and Dinner tonight and overnight in Kyle.

Day 8
Kyle of Lochalsh – Disembarkation and transfer to Inverness.
Disembark after breakfast for your transfer to Inverness.

Discover the intricate, inland waters of the Caledonian Canal, and the stunningly beautiful west coast of Scotland from on board the truly unique Lord of the Glens.

Step on board one of Scotland’s most elegant cruise ships – Lord of the Glens. Enjoy an inspirational and relaxing Scottish Highland cruise along stunning waterways, hidden sea lochs and beautiful island gems. Explore Scottish history and folklore from Urquhart Castle to the Loch Ness Monster. Experience the magical Glenfinnan Viaduct and the splendour of Mull and Oban. For over twenty years, Lord of the Glens has been synonymous with the Caledonian Canal and Great Glen. With sleek looks and comfortable interiors she is the perfect way to experience Scotland from the water.

With nothing to clutter the view, Lord of the Glens cruises offer beautiful Scottish scenery every day. Enjoy gourmet dinners, made from fresh Scottish produce and relax in comfortable cabins, with either windows or portholes. Every voyage offers guests an insight into the Scottish Highlands, the Caledonian Canal and Great Glen.