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Cruise Itinerary

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
14 Jul 2025	Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland	Embark
15 Jul 2025	Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
15 Jul 2025	Isle of Skye, Scotland	Armadale
16 Jul 2025	Tobermory, Scotland
16 Jul 2025	Craignure, Scotland
17 Jul 2025	Oban, Scotland
17 Jul 2025	Loch Linnhe, Scotland	Transit Neptune's Staircase
17 Jul 2025	Corpach, Scotland
17 Jul 2025	Banavie, Scotland
18 Jul 2025	River Cruising	Caledonian Canal
18 Jul 2025	Fort Augustus, Scotland
19 Jul 2025	River Cruising	Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness
19 Jul 2025	Dochgarroch, Inverness, Scotland
20 Jul 2025	Inverness, Scotland
21 Jul 2025	Inverness, Scotland	Disembark

Historical Themed Cruise

Guest Speaker: Michael Davis - Michael researches, writes and lectures on architectural history and conservation themes, and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Strathclyde. He spoke out in favour of reconstruction of the original design during the controversy over the restoration of Glasgow School of Art, and is a past chairman of the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland. His books include The Castles and Mansions of Ayrshire, Scots Baronial and The Scottish Castle Restoration Debate.

From clan seats to royal residencies, Scotland has no shortage of stunning and romantic castles and palaces, and the Highlands is home to many. Picturesquely situated and packed with history, they have endured prolific battles and many of those left standing were once home to royals or other significant figures.

Cameras at the ready for your visit to the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet. Onwards to Armadale, where you discover the epic history of Clan Donald at the Museum of the Isles. Built as a fishing port in the late 18th century, Tobermory is a picture-postcard town where brightly painted houses line the waterfront. Visit the ancient seat of Clan Maclean, Duart Castle, which has dominated the view of the Sound of Mull for over 700 years, and admire the mighty stronghold of the MacDougalls, Dunstaffnage Castle, where Flora MacDonald was held before being sent to the Tower of London. Relax on board as you sail Loch Linnhe, passing mysterious Castle Stalker until you reach the Caledonian Canal at Corpach. From Fort Augustus, the magnificent ruins of Urquhart Castle are calling. With 1,000 years of history, Urquhart Castle offers a taste of the Highlands at their most dramatic. Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, created by George II as the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. Contrast the traditional castle built and inhabited by the Cawdor family for over 600 years; an ancient medieval tower constructed around a legendary holly tree. Finally, travel to Brodie Castle, renowned for its elegant interiors and a world- famous art collection.

Day 1:
Kyle of Lochalsh - Embarkation.

Day 2:
Kyle of Lochalsh – Eilean Donan Castle.
Armadale, Skye – Armadale Castle and Clan Donald Centre.

Day 3:
Tobermory, Mull – Free time to explore at leisure.
Craignure, Mull – Duart Castle.

Day 4:
Oban – Dunstaffnage Castle.
Sail Loch Linnhe to Corpach and transit Neptune’s Staircase to Banavie.

Day 5:
Cruise the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus.
Fort Augustus – Urquhart Castle.

Day 6:
Cruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness.
Dochgarroch – Fort George.

Day 7:
Inverness – Cawdor Castle and Gardens.
Inverness – Brodie Castle.

Day 8:
Inverness - Disembarkation.

The challenge as with her sister vessel ‘Lord of the Glens’ was to craft a vessel that could both transit the intricate waters of the Caledonian Canal as well as navigate the sheltered waters around Scotland’s hauntingly beautiful fretted west coast, the result being the splendid ‘Lord of the Highlands’. Its elegance calls to mind that of a luxury yacht.

There are 19 outward facing state cabins spread over two decks each named with references to John Buchan’s “THIRTY-NINE STEPS”. Each cabin is finished in hardwood finishes, plush carpeting, dressing table, stool, wardrobe, satellite tv, and en suite facilities with shower, wc and washbasin. All state cabins are air conditioned and heated with an internal telephone and picture windows.

All sailings are made during daylight hours and overnight moorings are alongside with no tendering required. At each port of call there is time to independently explore as well as a programme of included shore visits. Dependent on the itinerary these include Culloden & Clava Cairns, West Highline Line to Glenfinnan, Isle of Iona, Clan Donald Centre on Skye and Eilean Donan Castle.

The cuisine is excellent, freshly prepared onboard by a loyal and long serving brigade of chefs, drawing on the rich bounty of locally sourced produce. What could be more delightful than to awake to the prospect of a full scottish breakfast and for early risers to take advantage of the complimentary hot beverages that await in the lounge and for that matter for the rest of the day as well?

Lord of the Highlands was constructed by Spanish craftsmen in Vigo for completion in July 2019 but will only enter passenger service in May 2020.

Hebridean Island Cruises has been setting the benchmark for luxury cruising since 1989. Featuring some of the finest Privately Escorted Tours, our small, five star luxury cruise ship – Hebridean Princess – affords our guests the highest standards of luxury cruise ship accommodation, together with a level of service from an almost forgotten era.

Each all-inclusive cruise is carefully planned by our own highly experienced researchers, whose brief is to capture the cultural essence and historical significance of each port of call.

Hebridean Princess, the small cruise ship which re-introduced the ‘Golden Age of Cruising’ nineteen years ago, will show you the dramatic coast of Scotland and the Western Isles and Norway from the best possible vantage point.

Outstanding service, fine cuisine, unusually spacious cabins and some of the most elegant public rooms afloat, the Hebridean Experience offers you the most relaxing luxury holiday you could wish for. An all-inclusive tariff, the very best in personal service, and some of the finest Privately Escorted Tours all tailored to be as individual as you are.