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Destinations
Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
Duration
6 Nights
Price
From $7,490
Ship
A&K Spirit of Scotland
Admire the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands in comfort aboard ‘Spirit of Scotland,’ which evokes the style of traditional steamers that plied the waters in days gone by. Relax in the spacious salon with its large picture windows or lounge in the heated spa pool on the expansive sun deck. Go ashore to explore romantic castles, visit historic battlefields and tour a distillery to learn about the whisky-making process.
Operated by Abercrombie & Kent aboard A&K Spirit of Scotland.
The hub of onboard life is the salon, featuring a bar, television, sound system and assortment of CDs
The rooftop sun deck is partially covered for open-air dining and features a spa tub
Visit the guest-friendly wheelhouse with its depth sounder, radar and fish finder
Bicycles are on hand for a relaxing ride along the towpath
Sleeps 12 guests in six queen/twin cabins, each with outside view and en suite bathroom
A crew of six ensures your comfort 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 and transfer to Spirit of Scotland, moored at Banavie. After a welcome reception, perhaps enjoy an early evening stroll before dinner on board.
Visit Dalwhinnie Distillery, renowned for its single malts, for a whisky tasting. After lunch, your barge cruises across Loch Lochy to the overnight mooring at Laggan Locks.
A scenic cruise on Loch Oich, perhaps stopping for a gentle stroll en route to the pretty mooring at Kytra. Explore romantic Eilean Donan Castle, the idyllic setting for films such as Highlander and the James Bond adventure The World Is Not Enough.
Experience a falconry display at the Highland Club, getting up close and personal with an array of birds demonstrating their flying skills. Cruise to Fort Augustus to descend its flight of five locks and moor opposite a former Benedictine abbey. Dine ashore this evening at a local restaurant.
Pass scenic Urquhart Castle as you cruise Loch Ness - keeping an eye peeled for its fabled monster, said to inhabit the murky waters, which are over 700 feet deep. After lunch, visit 14th-century Cawdor Castle, with its beautifully landscaped gardens and superb collection of tapestries, paintings and furniture.
Spirit of Scotland cruises past the opened Tomnahurich swing bridge today, continuing to its final mooring at Muirtown. Visit Culloden Moor, scene of the last major battle on British soil in 1746. Then visit Tomatin Distillery, producer of award-winning whisky since 1897, for a tour and tasting. Later, gather for a farewell dinner on board your barge.
After breakfast, transfer to Inverness where your journey ends.
From $7,490
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 Spirit of Scotland accommodates 12 guests among six en suite cabins. Stretching 126 feet in length, the vessel affords ample room to relax with a salon, bar, sun decks and spa tub. 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
