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Destinations
Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
Duration
6 Nights
Price
From $6,890
Ship
A&K Scottish Highlander
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.
Operated by Abercrombie & Kent aboard A&K Scottish Highlander.
Gather in the smartly furnished saloon for drinks and panoramic shore views
Visit the all-weather, guest-friendly bridge with depth sounder, radar and fish finder
Borrow one of the provided bicycles for a relaxing ride along the canal
Sleeps eight in one queen/twin suite and three queen/twin cabins, all outward facing with en suite bathrooms
A crew of five attends to all your needs on board
Fabulous cuisine is provided by the barge's own Master Chef from sumptuous breakfast to a delicious buffet or picnic ending in a four or five course dinner each evening
Meet in Inverness for transfer to Scottish Highlander, moored at Muirtown. After a welcome reception, cruise along the picturesque, heather-lined canal.
At Culloden Moor, see the site of the last major battle on British soil in 1746.
Visit 14th-century Cawdor Castle 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.
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.
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.
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.
After breakfast, transfer to Inverness where your journey ends.
From $6,890
per guest · 6 nights
Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.
The graceful canal barge Scottish Highlander accommodates eight guests among three en suite cabins and one suite. Stretching 117 feet in length, the vessel affords ample room to relax with a salon and bar. Guests enjoy fine regional food and wine while taking in the stunning scenery as it drifts by, pausing every so often for local shore excursions on foot or bicycle.
Cabin
oceanview · sleeps 2
Suite
suite · sleeps 2
