Highland Gardens
Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness
Monday 13th May to Monday 20th May 2024
From £4,480 per person
7 nights including
2 Gala Dinners
Scotland boasts a diverse collection of gardens which are home to a vast collection of plants from around the world, in spectacular natural settings. Experience the rich diversity of Scotland’s west coast gardens and explore botanic beauty on this horticultural extravaganza. Visit some of the area’s best kept secrets including Attadale in Wester Ross and Ardchattan Priory.
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Guest Speaker Chris Wardle
Chris initially trained in Horticulture Forestry and Conservation at Capel Manor College in North London before moving to continue his studies in Amenity Horticulture at Askham Bryan College where he met his wife Ruth. He worked in private gardens in Surrey and Sussex before moving to the National Trust for Scotland in early 2000. Chris has held roles from assistant Head Gardener to Head Gardener at Crathes Castle until 2018. His career has continued into garden advisory roles, education and plant curation and his specialism is in trees and woodland management.
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Monday 13th May
Kyle of Lochalsh – Embarkation.
Tuesday 14th May
Kyle of Lochalsh – Attadale Gardens. Sail to Gairloch.
Attadale Gardens were skilfully restored by their owner, Nick MacPherson, as an artist’s garden after the 1980 storm, with an impressive sculpture collection scattered throughout the 20 acre site. We sail the coast of Wester Ross to Gairloch to visit Sir Osgood Mackenzie’s masterpiece, Inverewe Garden, home to over 2,500 exotic and tropical species of plants and shrubs.
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Gairloch – Inverewe Garden. Sail to Inverie.
We sail the coast of Wester Ross to Gairloch to visit Sir Osgood Mackenzie’s masterpiece, Inverewe Garden, home to over 2,500 exotic and tropical species of plants and shrubs.
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Tobermory, Mull – Lip na Cloiche Garden.
The remote, hidden gem of Lip na Cloiche Garden is situated on a steep hillside on the north west coast of Mull with views of Ulva, the Treshnish Isles and Ben More.
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Oban – Ardchattan Priory Gardens. Sail Loch Linnhe to Corpach.
Ardchattan Priory Garden, originally planted by medieval monks, affords breathtaking views over Loch Etive to Mull and Ben Cruachan. After sailing Loch Linnhe, we reach the Caledonian Canal at Corpach.
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Transit Neptune’s Staircase and cruise the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus.
Ascend Neptune’s Staircase, a set of eight interconnected locks, which lift the vessel 64 feet to Banavie. Onwards through Loch Lochy before transitting the tranquil, tree-lined Laggan Avenue to our overnight berth at Fort Augustus.
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Cruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness. Inverness – Cawdor Castle Gardens.
A scenic sail of Loch Ness leads us to our final visit at Cawdor Castle Gardens, forever immortalised in Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth.’ The castle boasts three very different gardens, each with their own unique history and appearance. Displaying a wealth of flora and fauna, the gardens at Cawdor Castle are ever changing with the seasons.
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Inverness - Disembarkation.
Our decks and Cabins
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Category One Deluxe Cabins
The 15 deluxe cabins are located on the Richard Hannay and John Buchan Decks. All feature twin beds and large picture windows.
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Category Two Balcony Cabins
The 4 balcony cabins are located on the John Buchan Deck and feature twin beds. The balconies afford privacy and are fitted with teak furniture for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery.
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Category Three Suite
The spacious suite is located at the forward end of the John Buchan Deck and features large picture windows both port and starboard affording delightful views. The sitting area is furnished with a comfortable sofa, coffee table and mini bar.
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