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The following barges cruise in this area:
Join us and discover the magic of the Scottish
Highlands aboard the deluxe Scottish Highlander.
Hillsides covered with heather, mystical
castles, tartan galore and fine whisky will
all help to reassure you that, yes, you’re in
‘bonnie Scotland’!
Where is it?
The Caledonian Canal is in
the north of Scotland. It runs between Fort William
and Inverness.
What are the cruises like?
Full of
natural beauty. The majestic cruise route allows
guests to explore all that is wonderful about
Scotland; heather covered mountains, abundant
nature, craggy castles, real Scottish pubs,
tartan,
whisky and—of course—many excellent
golfing opportunities. Let yourself experience
the amazing tranquility that can be experienced
on the numerous deep and mysterious
‘lochs’ (lakes) that you’ll encounter on this cruise.
This is the ultimate escape from a noisy city
lifestyle, hectic schedules and stress-filled
days.
How does this canal compare
with others in Europe?
The Caledonian
Canal has a special atmosphere all of her
own. Watched over by the majestic Scottish
Highlands she has a grand and yet beautifully
wild atmosphere unlike any other waterway.
You’ll feel you’re in a different world.
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Our pride of the Great Glen—the Scottish
Highlander (above). Her warm and comforting
salon (below). Big windows allow you to
watch the awe-inspiring scenery from the
comfort of your armchair whilst enjoying one of
the many whiskies that Scotland produces, perhaps…?
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The only other waterway even slightly comparable to the Caledonian canal is the River Shannon in
Ireland, and that’s only in terms of the wonderful wildlife, nature and unpolluted, fresh air that that
you’re sure to enjoy on her cruises. Really there is nowhere else like the Caledonian Canal for marvellous
views and fascinating wildlife that will take your breath away. Golden eagles, stags and
highland cattle are often seen from the barge.
Why would I want to cruise here?
-Because of the amazing scenery, wild
flowers, birds and animals that you may see—golden eagles, stags and highland cattle. The air
is very clear and fresh.
-Because you love the Scottish culture and history and wish to learn more about it.
-Because you want to learn more about the Loch Ness Monster and perhaps see her!?
-Because you’d like to taste the best of Scottish cuisine and experience the country’s cultural
heritage first-hand.
-Because you’d like to visit mysterious castles, islands, traditional Scottish pubs and feel like
you’ve escaped from the madness of modern life for a week!
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There are numerous excellent golf courses in Scotland. Specialist Golf Cruises can easily be arranged for groups of 8 guests
on the lovely Scottish Highlander.
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Above right — one of the
magnificent staterooms aboard the Scottish
Highlander barge.
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A cosy twin cabin (left) and the best of wines and cheeses (above) make cruising simply heavenly on the
Scottish Highlander.
Why not join us on board?
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How can I travel to this area?
Flying to Scotland makes a lot of sense for many of our clients. Here are the main airports of interest in this cruising region:
- Glasgow International - 12km from Glasgow.
Offers scheduled International, European and UK domestic flights.
- Prestwick - 45km from Glasgow.
Offers scheduled European and UK Domestic flights.
- Edinburgh - 12km from Edinburgh.
Offers scheduled European and UK Domestic flights.
- Inverness - 14km from Inverness.
Offers scheduled European and UK Domestic flights.
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