Author Archives: Sheila Russel

Please vote for us in the Silver Travel Awards

The 2024 Silver Travel Awards recognise and reward those travel companies who go the extra mile for over 50s travellers. We are delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the category for Best Specialist Cruise Line and would love secure your vote. By voting you could win one of eight amazing prizes. Voting […]

Lord of the Highlands 2025 Cruises Now on Sale

Your personal copy of the eagerly anticipated 2025 Lord of the Highlands Cruise Directory is now available to download, showcasing an enticing array of wonderful itineraries to some of Scotland’s most sought after destinations. A NEW COMPILATION OF CRUISESLord of the Highlands will take Hebridean’s unique style to the intricate inland waterways of the Caledonian […]

Hebridean Princess 2025 Cruise Directory

Our all-inclusive, luxury cruises around the UK are now on sale for 2025. Aboard the iconic Hebridean Princess for an unforgettable voyage around the breathtaking islands of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Island. I am excited to present the eagerly anticipated 2025 Hebridean Princess Cruise Directory, showcasing an enticing array of captivating itineraries on board […]

Scotland’s Highlands & Islands

Enchanted by Scotland’s idyllic Highlands and Islands Taking a small ship cruise with luxury liner Lord of the Highlands, Silver Travel writer Kerry Gallagher sees Scotland in style and comfort. I fell in love with the Scottish Highlands back in 2021. We were slowly emerging from the pandemic but still not able to travel internationally, […]

The Hebridean Times Issue

Read The Hebridean Times here This very special souvenir edition of The Hebridean Times brings you up to date with all the latest news from on board and ashore at Hebridean Island Cruises.  The 60th anniversary celebrations on board Hebridean Princess made for an exciting start to the season, and we are looking forward to […]

Hebridean Princess Celebrates 60th Anniversary

On Tuesday 12th March, we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the launch of our flagship vessel, the 48-passenger cruise ship Hebridean Princess, formerly MV Columba, with a formal lunch on board attended by HRH The Princess Royal. On the 12th March 1964, MV Columba was launched at the Hall Russell yard in Aberdeen, and after […]