Cruising in Scotland
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- Explore Cawdor Castle, home of Shakespeare’s Macbeth
- Visit Culloden Moor, the last British battleground in 1746
- Visit to the Fort Augustus Heritage Centre
- Visit Glen Coe, scene of treachery between the Campbell and MacDonald clans
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Guests are met at the Glenmoriston Town House Hotel and transferred to Scottish Highlander moored at Muirtown. Champagne welcome and an early evening stroll to the sea lock with wonderful views over the Moray and Beauly Firths. Dinner on board.
This morning, we enjoy Cawdor Castle*, forever immortalised in Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play”, Macbeth. The picturesque gardens have been listed as being amongst the top 100 in the UK. The castle contains a superb collection of tapestries, pictures and furnishings and ...
On our tour today we drive through stunning hilly scenery to take a closer look at one of Scotland’s best known exports, whisky at the Glen Ord distillery founded in 1838 on the Black Isle by the Mackenzies of Ord. A fascinating description of the maturing and aging p...
After breakfast, we encounter some of the finest scenery Scotland has to offer as we take a drive to one of Scotland’s best known and most photographed castles, Eilean Donan, which has featured in movies such as "Highlander" and James Bond' "The World Is Not Enough". ...
In the morning we again encounter some of Scotland’s bloody past as we visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness. A short film explains some of the history from St Columba's day to the present with a spectacular finale. A gentle drive will take us ...
Our tour today takes us to the mystical and ethereal area called Glencoe, known for its geographical beauty and famed for one of the darkest days in Scottish history. If time permits, we also visit the ruins of the 13th century Old Inverlochy Castle, the original site...
Passengers disembark at 9.15 after a hearty Scottish breakfast for their transfer back to Inverness by minibus
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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The company has been in operation since prior to 1997, originally named ‘Alastair Sawday’s Barge Bookers’. Then, in 1997, it was renamed ‘The Barge Cruise Company Ltd.’, trading as ‘The Barge Company’. In February 2004 The Barge Company relocated from the UK to the south of France, so we have now been here for eleven years.
Luxury barges have been cruising in France for over 30 years and although one of the most enjoyable, relaxing and luxurious ways of experiencing the country, the waterways remain blissfully unspoilt and 'traffic-free'. From the tree lined beauty of the Canal du Midi (a UNESCO heritage site) to the meandering splendour of the Burgundy Canals, the French waterways will surely captivate you. Whether you’re seeking the irresistible charm of the Shannon River in Ireland, the majesty of the River Thames in England or the scenic splendour of the Scottish Caledonian Canal, the waterways of the British Isles also offer something to suit everyone’s taste. Usually cruising for a few hours each day, you will have time to take in all the sights and sounds, experiencing the wealth of history en route and catching a glimpse of times gone by.
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