THE 8 PASSENGER SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER
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Was new for 2000 and has the atmosphere of a Scottish Country House with subtle
use of tartan furnishings and landscape paintings. At 117 feet she is spacious
and has every cruising comfort for year round cruising.
Cuisine
is traditional Scottish fare - Salmon, Game, Venison
and Seafood, prepared by your own Master Chef.
The experienced crew of four ensure attention to
your every need. A cruise along the Great Glen
encounters some of Scotland's finest scenery
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Highlights |
Cuisine Aboard |
- All-inclusive
- open bar, free
wines,gourmet cuisine, entry
fees to excursions
- Cawdor
Castle, home of
Shakespere's Macbeth
- Culloden
Moor, last British
based battleground in 1746
- Tea
at Glengarry Castle Hotel
- Overnight
mooring alongside
13th century Urquhart Castle
- Cruise
Lochs' Ness, Oich, Lochy
and the Caledonian canal
- Spectacular
scenery, Wildlife
and Folklore
- Visit
Glencoe, treachery
between the Campbell and
MacDonald clans
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Regional
Specialities
Munro of marinated Salmon,
Pheasant breast with Horseradish sauce,
Navarin of Lamb with Thyme, Parsley and Bay leaf,
Chicken Breasts with Rasberry Vinegar
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Wine
Cellar
A good selection of French and New
World wines,
complimented by assorted single malt Malts and 80 Shilling Ales
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Cheese
Board
Scottish Brie, Whisky chase,
Stratdown Blue, Orkney smoked
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Click here for Dochgarroch to
Banavie
ITINERARY
FOR BANAVIE TO DOCHGARROCH
Sunday,
Day 1
BANAVIE TO DOCHGARROCH
At 4pm we meet at the Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in Inverness and transfer
to Scottish Highlander moored at Banavie. A Champagne welcome is followed by
time for a walk or cycle along the towpath before dinner aboard.
Monday,
Day 2
BANAVIE TO GAIRLOCHY
In the morning we visit the mystic battlefields of Glencoe, followed by a visit
to the Glen Nevis distillery for an insight into the secrets of the various
stages of Whisky preparation and taste a wee dram or two. In the afternoon
we cruise to Gairlochy. Return to the barge for dinner aboard.
Tuesday,
Day 3
GAIRLOCHY TO FORT CULLOCHY
LOCK
This morning there is a chance to see either the World War 2 Commando Memorial,
the woollen mill at Spean Bridge, selling traditional knitwear and tweeds,
or the Clan Cameron Museum. Leave Gairlochy for an afternoon cruise via two
locks at Laggan, through Lochs Oich and Lochy and through Cullochy, mooring
below the lock. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday,
Day 4
CULLOCHY TO FORT AUGUSTUS
This morning we drive through Glen Moriston and stunning highland countryside
to romantic Eilean Doonan castle, setting for the film Highlander. Eilean Doonan
castle has an idyllic island setting with commanding views of three sea lochs.
Following the abortive Jacobite rising of 1719, the ruins were abandoned for
200 years until the 20th century when a complete reconstruction was undertaken.
On the way back we visit a deer farm. We rejoin the barge and cruise to Fort
Augustus where we dine out at The Caledonian Hotel.
Thursday,
Day 5
FORT AUGUSTUS
In
the morning we have plenty of time to look around
the pretty Caledonian village of Fort Augustus before
making our way down the staircase of five locks.
After lunch we visit Urquhart Castle and Invermoriston
Falls (or with family charters explore the Nessie
Museum). There is also a picnic opportunity today.
Dinner aboard.
Friday,
Day 6
FORT AUGUSTUS TO DOCHGARROCH
In the morning we leave Fort Augustus and cruise the South Shore of Loch Ness
and Loch Dochfour passing Urquhart Castle, seeing an abundance of wildlife
en route. This afternoon we visit the 14th century fairytale Cawdor Castle
immortalised by Shakespeare with Macbeth, housing a superb collection of tapestries,
pictures and furniture with beautiful landscaped gardens. We also visit Culloden
Moor made famous by the MacDonald’s and Campbell battle in the 13th century.
Captains Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday,
Day 7
DOCHGARROCH TO INVERNESS
Passengers disembark around 9.30am for the transfer to Inverness by minibus
after a hearty Scottish breakfast, arriving around 9.45am.
This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
ITINERARY
FOR DOCHGARROCH TO BANAVIE
Sunday,
Day 1
INVERNESS TO DOCHGARROCH
At 4pm we meet at the Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in Inverness and transfer
to Scottish Highlander moored at Dochgarroch. Champagne welcome followed by
a short evening cruise along the heather lined canal to the winding hole. Dinner
aboard.
Monday,
Day 2
DOCHGARROCH TO FORT AUGUSTUS
This morning we visit the 14th century fairytale Cawdor Castle immortalised
by Shakespeare with Macbeth, housing a superb collection of tapestries, pictures
and furniture with beautiful landscaped gardens. We also visit Culloden Moor
made famous by the MacDonald’s and Campbell Battle in the 13th Century.
After lunch we cruise Loch Dochfour to Fort Augustus passing Urquhart Castle
and the South Shore of Loch Ness where there is an abundance of wildlife, and
moor near Fort Augustus Abbey. Tonight we often invite the local piper on board.
Dinner aboard.
Tuesday,
Day 3
FORT AUGUSTUS
After breakfast we cruise up the staircase of five locks, through the village
of Fort Augustus, which gives us plenty of time to shop and look around this
pretty Caledonian gem. After lunch we visit Urquhart Castle or with family
charters explore the Nessie Museum. There is also a picnic opportunity today.
Fort Augustus has a charming heather-laced 9 or 18 hole golf course, where
the official green keepers are sheep! We dine out tonight at a local restaurant.
Wednesday,
Day 4
FORT AUGUSTUS
TO CULLOCHY
LOCK
We leave Fort Augustus this morning and cruise to Cullochy Lock via Kytra.
After lunch we drive through Glen Moriston and stunning highland countryside
to romantic medieval Eilean Donan Castle, setting for the film Highlander.
Eilean Donan Castle has an idyllic island setting with commanding views of
three sea lochs and frequent sightings of otters, dolphins and the Isle of
Skye. Following the abortive Jacobite rising of 1719, the ruins of the Castle
were abandoned for 200 years until the 20C when a complete reconstruction was
undertaken. Dinner aboard.
Thursday,
Day 5
CULLOCHY LOCKS TO GAIRLOCHY
Leave
Cullochy Locks for a morning cruise via two locks
at Laggan through Lochs Oich and Lochy to Gairlochy.
In the afternoon there is a chance to see either
the World War II Commando memorial, the woollen mill
at Spean Bridge selling traditional knitwear and
tweeds or the Clan Cameron museum. Dinner aboard
Friday,
Day 6
GAIRLOCHY TO BANAVIE
Morning visit to the mystic battlefields of Glencoe. On the way back visit
the Glen Nevis distillery for an insight into the secrets of the various stages
of Whisky preparation and taste a wee dram or two. In the afternoon we cruise
to Banavie and Neptune’s Staircase, a flight of eight lochs that is a
spectacular feat of engineering. Farewell Captain’s Dinner on board.
Saturday,
Day 7
BANVIE TO INVERNESS
Passengers disembark for the transfer to Inverness by minibus after a hearty
Scottish breakfast arriving in Inverness by about 10.00am.
On
alternative week the itinerary is in reverse
direction. This itinerary is subject to change
