Lord of the Highlands

Caledonian Springtime

Cruise code : HEBRIDEANLOH260410
After exploring the delights of Mull and Iona, transit the tranquil inland waters of the Caledonian Canal, lured to the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite rising at Culloden where 1,500 men were slain in less than an hour. A voyage of discovery through the Heart of Scotland.
Date
Friday, 10 April 2026 – Thursday, 16 April 2026
Locations
Oban – Inverness
Stay
6 nights
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Caledonian Springtime

Caledonian Springtime

Date
Friday, 10 April 2026 – Thursday, 16 April 2026
Locations
Oban – Inverness
Stay
6 nights
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About the Cruise

Guest Speaker

David Barnes studied history and theology before spending most of his life teaching history and has published extensively on British History and topography. He has worked extensively in expedition travel and has since travelled the world.

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DAILY ITINERARY INFO

Over the course of your cruise, guests will venture to a variety of islands celebrated for their culture, history and serenity. Explore the path you'll travel on below…
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Oban
Day 1
Friday, 10 April 2026
Oban
Embarkation
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Day 2
Saturday, 11 April 2026
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Steaming from Oban, our first port of call is Mull, where you can wander at will through the colour-washed shops around the harbour at Tobermory, and discover the traditional, award-winning Scottish farmhouse cheeses produced at the Isle of Mull Cheese farm.
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Free time to explore the colourful harbour time of Tobermory at your leisure.
Craignure, Isle of Mull
Day 3
Sunday, 12 April 2026
Craignure, Isle of Mull
Ashore on the sacred isle of Iona, take time to reflect on the influence of the religious colonists who landed here and established a seat of Christianity in 563.
Craignure, Isle of Mull
Day 4
Monday, 13 April 2026
Craignure, Isle of Mull
Tour Duart Castle, seat of the Clan Maclean for over 700 years. Proudly guarding the sea cliffs on the Isle of Mull, Duart was brought back from ruin in 1911.
Corpach
Visit the 18 metre high monument at Glenfinnan, with the lone, kilted highlander at the top providing a poignant reminder of the clansmen who gave their lives to the Jacobite cause.
Banavie
Day 5
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Banavie
Relax on board as we ascend the series of eight locks at Neptune’s Staircase to Banavie, an amazing feat of engineering which raises the canal by 19 metres over a quarter of a mile.
Inverness
Day 6
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Inverness
After a relaxing sail of the Caledonian Canal and scenic Loch Ness, we visit the site of the last and most harrowing battle to be fought on British soil at Culloden where headstones mark the graves of hundreds of clansmen who gave their lives for the Jacobite cause, and the 4,000 year old sacred cemetery of Clava Cairns.
Inverness
Day 7
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Inverness
Disembarkation

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2 people cabin
Lord of the Highlands

Category 1 Deluxe Cabin

Cabin type : Outside
Price : from £3910
Description :
All accommodation on the Richard Hannay Deck are Category 1 deluxe cruise cabins. They are outward facing and boast picture windows so that no view is missed. All cabins feature a dressing table, stool, wardrobe, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer. For your added comfort slippers, bathrobes and luxury Molton Brown toiletries are also provided in the en-suite shower rooms.
facilities :
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Twin
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2 people cabin
Lord of the Highlands

Category 2 Balcony Cabin

Cabin type : Balcony
Description :
The four category 2 cabins feature twin beds and a small private balcony with teak furniture for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. All cabins feature a dressing table, stool, wardrobe, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer. For your added comfort slippers, bathrobes and luxury Molton Brown toiletries are also provided in the en-suite shower rooms
facilities :
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Twin
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2 people cabin
Lord of the Highlands

Category 3 Suite

Cabin type : Suite
Deck: John Buchan Deck
Status : closed
Description :
The spacious suite features a King-sized bed and large picture windows both port and starboard affording delightful views. In addition to standard facilities, the comfortable sitting area is furnished with a sofa, coffee table and mini bar containing a selection of complimentary beverages
facilities :
  • Lounge Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • King
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