River Cruising,Barging
Today, guests are met at Kingsmill Hotel in Inverness and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Spirit of Scotland. A Champagne Welcome by the Captain and Crew and perhaps an early evening stroll before our first dinner onboard. Meals: Champagne Welcome, Dinner
We will begin our week with a cruise this morning through Moy Bridge, the last hand operated Bridge of its type on the waterway before crossing Loch Lochy. As we approach our mooring in Laggan, a Highland Piper may be there to greet us with a stirring rendition of traditional Scottish music. After lunch onboard, a tour takes us to the Dalwhinnie Distillery with a private tasting of several Single Malts. Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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This morning, we take in some of the finest scenery Scotland has to offer as we drive to one of its best known and most photographed Castles, Eilean Donan, which is a beautiful spot overlooking three Sea Lochs and is well known amongst film aficionados as featured in 'The World is Not Enough' and 'Highlander'. After lunch onboard, we cruise across the very scenic Loch Oich, perhaps for a spot of Fishing or a gentle stroll before continuing onto our pretty mooring at Kytra. Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we cruise to Fort Augustus and down the flight, to moor opposite the Benedictine Abbey at the entrance to Loch Ness. After lunch onboard, we visit the private Highland Club, which is a spectacular exclusive set of residences and a former 19th Century Benedictine Monastery. Here, we are treated to a Falconry and Birds of Prey demonstration (if weather permitting) on the banks of Loch Ness. The majesty of the swooping Birds against the backdrop of the sweeping Scottish Highlands is not easily forgotten. This evening, we dine ashore at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we enjoy a picturesque cruise across the world famous Loch Ness, with perhaps a chance of spotting 'Nessie', enroute passing the 13th Century ruins of Urquhart Castle before mooring at the Hamlet of Dochgarroch. After lunch, we visit Culloden Moor, which was the scene of the last major battle on British soil in 1746. Here, the English Government troops faced the Highlanders of 'Bonnie Prince Charlie'. If time allows, we will take a tour of Clava Cairns, a pre historic Clan Chieftain Burial Site dating back to 2,000 B.C. and setting for the Outlander TV Series. Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, our final cruise takes us through the Tomnahurich Swing Bridge to the Locks at Muirtown where there is the opportunity to take a bicycle ride or stroll to the Sea Lock with wonderful views over the Moray and Beauly Firths. After lunch we visit Cawdor Castle, forever immortalised in Shakespeare’s ‘Scottish Play’, Macbeth. The picturesque gardens have been listed amongst the top 100 in the UK. The Castle contains a superb collection of Tapestries, pictures and furnishings and is still in use as a home for the Dowager Countess of Cawdor who resides there for several months of the year. Tonight, enjoy a Captain's Farewell Dinner onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to their choice of location in Inverness. Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ew)
