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Cruise Itinerary

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
5 May 2027	Aberdeen, Scotland	Embark
6 May 2027	Kirkwall, Scotland
7 May 2027	Fair Isle Shetland Islands
8 May 2027	Foula, Scotland	And Papa Stour
9 May 2027	Faroe Islands, Denmark
10 May 2027	Faroe Islands, Denmark
11 May 2027	Faroe Islands, Denmark
12 May 2027	Stornoway, Isle of Lewis - Scotland
13 May 2027	St Kilda, Scotland
14 May 2027	Isle of Skye, Scotland
15 May 2027	Iona, Scotland
15 May 2027	Staffa Island, Scotland
16 May 2027	Islay, Scotland
17 May 2027	Troon, Scotland	Disembark	Coach transfer to Glasgow
17 May 2027	Glasgow, Scotland

Highlights at a Glance
• Appreciate Scotland’s picturesque shorelines and enduring maritime heritage
• Wander among monuments at the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Discover the crofting traditions and close-knit community of Foula in the Shetlands
• View the largest seabird colony in the United Kingdom at the cliffs of St. Kilda
• Explore the Isle of Lewis, a vibrant Gaelic cultural stronghold
• Indulge in the tranquil island culture and exceptional birdlife of Fair Isle
• Journey through Scotland’s sacred past at Iona Abbey
• Experience the dramatic scenery and living culture of the Faroe Islands
• Take a Zodiac cruise to the Isle of Staff and Fingal’s Cave—famed for its towering basaltic columns and natural acoustics

Itinerary

Day 1: Aberdeen, Scotland
Begin Your Adventure
Granite spires and polished stone shimmer under northern light in Aberdeen, where the mica-rich buildings catch even the faintest sun. Once a fishing village and now the gateway to the North Sea, the city’s maritime heritage lives on in its bustling harbour and winding streets. Today, offshore platforms on the horizon speak to Aberdeen’s pivotal role in the North Sea oil era—modern industry layered atop centuries of seafaring tradition. Stroll through parks and gardens before boarding your vessel, ready to set sail into Scotland’s storied waters.

Day 2: Kirkwall, Orkney
Echoes of the Past
Step ashore in Kirkwall, Orkney’s capital and keeper of deep time. Visit the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Ring of Brodgar has stood for four millennia. Admire the red sandstone walls of St. Magnus Cathedral and explore the Hall of Clestrain, birthplace of Arctic explorer John Rae. In the town’s cafés and galleries, Orkney’s living culture hums with warmth and creativity.

Day 3: Fair Isle
Haven of Birds and Light
Halfway between Orkney and Shetland, Fair Isle welcomes you with green meadows and sea-swept cliffs. Once a Viking harbour and now a sanctuary for artists and naturalists, the island hosts vast colonies of seabirds. Watch puffins, great skuas, and fulmars circle above a tapestry of wildflowers. A visit to the small community reveals the island’s enduring story of self-sufficiency and craft.

Day 4: Foula and Papa Stour
The Edge of the Shetlands
Discover two of Scotland’s most remote islands. At Foula, meet residents who maintain traditional crofts beneath some of Britain’s highest sea cliffs. Also board a Zodiac to explore Papa Stour’s labyrinth of sea caves, blowholes, and rock arches—shaped over centuries by wind and wave. Each turn reveals another play of light, sound, and colour in motion.

Days 5–7: Faroe Islands
Isles of Green and Stone
Arrive in the Faroe Islands, a place where steep mountains rise from the sea and winding tunnels connect one dramatic landscape to the next. In Tórshavn, one of the world’s smallest and most charming capitals, colourful turf-roofed buildings line narrow lanes alive with music, craft, and conversation. Explore the harbourfront, where fishing boats sway beside modern cafés, and feel how the island’s traditions and contemporary culture coexist in a rhythm as natural as the tides.
Beyond the city, venture into a land of tumbling waterfalls, deep valleys, and mist-draped cliffs alive with seabirds. Visit small villages where homes cling to green hillsides and grass roofs blend seamlessly into the landscape—sometimes with goats grazing above. Every turn in the road or tunnel reveals a new vista: a fjord glimmering in soft light, a stack of basalt rising from the sea, or a community that feels both timeless and warmly alive. Here, the balance of solitude and connection defines daily life, and the meeting of land, water, and wind shapes everything in sight.

Day 8: Stornoway, Lewis
The Call of Ancient Stones
Sail to the Isle of Lewis, the largest of the Outer Hebrides and a proud stronghold of Gaelic culture. In Stornoway, explore a town alive with craftsmanship and island character before journeying across moorland to the Calanais Standing Stones. Older than Stonehenge, these monoliths rise from the earth in a cross-shaped pattern of mystery, their weathered forms catching light and shadow as the wind moves across the moor. Here, you can touch the stones, lean against them, and feel their age beneath your hands—a tangible connection to the people who shaped this sacred place thousands of years ago.

Day 9: St. Kilda
The Outermost Edge
Journey to St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most remote of the Outer Hebrides. Once home to a self-sufficient island community, the archipelago now stands uninhabited—a sanctuary for seabirds and stories. Walk among stone houses left behind in 1930, when the last residents departed, and watch as gannets, puffins, and fulmars fill the air above some of the tallest sea cliffs in Britain. The sense of isolation here is profound and unforgettable.

Day 10: Isle of Skye
Mountains, Myths, and Birds
Arrive at Skye, where mountains meet the sea in sculpted ridges and quiet glens. Hike or photograph the Cuillin Hills, explore the island’s shoreline alive with the sound of oystercatchers, or simply take in the vastness of sky and stone. Skye’s beauty invites reflection—a meeting point between wild grandeur and human story.

Day 11: Iona and Staffa
Spirit and Sound
At Iona, walk the sacred ground where St. Columba founded his monastery, resting place of kings. The abbey’s carved crosses stand as testaments to faith and time. Nearby lies Staffa and its famed Fingal’s Cave, a cathedral of basalt whose echo inspired Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture. The sea’s rhythm fills the air—a natural symphony of wind and wave.

Day 12: Islay
The Lordship of the Isles
Explore Islay, Queen of the Hebrides, known for its rolling pastures and storied heritage. Visit Loch Finlaggan, the ancient seat of Clan Donald and the Lords of the Isles. Among the ruins, sense the lingering presence of Scotland’s medieval power and poetry in the still air and weathered stone.

Day 13: Troon/Glasgow, Scotland
Journey’s End
Disembark at Troon, a harbour town of soft light and sea breeze. Wander its long sandy beaches framed by views of Arran across the firth and feel the quiet rhythm of a place shaped by tides and sailing traditions. Troon’s harbour remains a link between Scotland’s maritime past and present, welcoming fishing boats, leisure craft, and travellers alike. From here, travel to Glasgow, a city of energy and art where Victorian architecture meets creative renewal. It’s a fitting finale—a return from the wild coasts to a place alive with music, conversation, and warmth.

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