Highland and Island Wildlife

Arrive in Inverness and embark Lord of the Highlands. This evening we remain berthed in the city.

We spend the day sailing the Caledonian Canal. The wildlife along the canal is second to none. Look out for birds of prey, red deer, herons and other wading birds as we sail these tranquil waters. Our overnight mooring is in Corpach.

From Corpach, we travel to Aonach Mòr where the mountain gondola ascends 2,000 feet up the north face. The mountain provides a diversity of habitats supporting a diverse flora and fauna. Later, we sail Loch Linnhe, passing mysterious lochs and islands until we reach Craignure on the Isle of Mull where we berth overnight.

From Craignure, we join a local ranger to go in search of the island’s majestic white-tailed eagles or enjoy a wildlife walk to discover why the island has such an enviable reputation as a wildlife destination. At the island capital of Tobermory, we learn how the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is working directly with local communities to ensure whales, dolphins and porpoises are protected and valued throughout Scotland’s west coast. We remain alongside overnight.

From Tobermory, we take a small boat to the tiny Isle of Lunga in the Treshnish Isles to see the island’s famous colonies of puffins, as well as thousands of pairs of breeding seabirds, seals, and rare plants. We sail north to the Small Isle of Eigg. This community owned island is a nature reserve and allows us to go in search of marine animals and birdlife, including Atlantic seals, minke whales, dolphins, porpoises and a variety of seabirds. This evening, we arrive at Inverie on Loch Nevis, home to the most remote pub on mainland Britain, The Old Forge Inn.

After enjoying morning walks at Inverie, our final port of call is Kyle of Lochalsh from where we visit Plockton and experience a wildlife cruise on the waters of Loch Carron, one of Scotland’s finest seal trips. The Farewell Gala reception and dinner are held alongside in Kyle of Lochalsh where we remain overnight.

Disembark in Kyle of Lochalsh after breakfast for the onward transfer to Inverness.