Lord of the Highlands

Historic Heart of Scotland with Michael Buerk

Cruise code : HEBRIDEANLOH260810
Discover the delights of the Sounds of Sleat and Mull and voyage through the tranquil waters of the Caledonian Canal, one of Britain’s most famous inland waterways. Visit medieval castles, sacred Iona, the Isles of Mull and Skye and transit the 60-mile-long canal which cuts through the Great Glen.
Date
Monday, 10 August 2026 – Monday, 17 August 2026
Locations
Kyle of Lochalsh – Inverness
Stay
7 nights
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Historic Heart of Scotland with Michael Buerk

Historic Heart of Scotland with Michael Buerk

Date
Monday, 10 August 2026 – Monday, 17 August 2026
Locations
Kyle of Lochalsh – Inverness
Stay
7 nights
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About the Cruise

Guest Speaker

Michael Buerk is one of Britain’s leading broadcast journalists and has won many industry awards. He worked as a BBC foreign correspondent and presenter for more than 30 years.

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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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Kyle of Lochalsh
Day 1
Monday, 10 August 2026
Kyle of Lochalsh
Embarkation
Kyle of Lochalsh
Day 2
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Kyle of Lochalsh
Partially destroyed in a Jacobite uprising in 1719, Eilean Donan Castle lay in ruins for the best part of 200 years until Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911 and restored the castle to its former glory.
Armadale, Isle of Skye
We trace the legacy of Clan Donald at the Museum of The Isles housed in the grounds of Armadale Castle.
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Day 3
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Explore the island capital of Tobermory where brightly painted houses line the waterfront.
Craignure, Isle of Mull
Day 4
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Craignure, Isle of Mull
Today we visit the sacred isle of Iona to relish the tranquility of the restored Benedictine abbey.
Oban
Day 5
Friday, 14 August 2026
Oban
Embark on a walking tour of Oban which takes in the panoramic vistas from McCaig’s Tower.
Corpach
At Glenfinnan, visit the iconic monument honouring the fallen Jacobite clansmen, framed by spectacular Highland scenery. Raise your bonnet to the lone Highlander on the top.
Banavie
Day 6
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Banavie
From sea level, Lord of the Highlands ascends the spectacular eight interconnected locks of Neptune’s Staircase to Banavie, and we spend the day relaxing on board as we transit the length of the canal which connects the Great Glen’s four lochs.
Inverness
Day 7
Sunday, 16 August 2026
Inverness
Our final visit is Culloden, the infamous battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746, and the well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery complex of Clava Cairns.
Inverness
Day 8
Monday, 17 August 2026
Inverness
Disembarkation

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2 people cabin
Lord of the Highlands

Category 1 Deluxe Cabin

Cabin type : Outside
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 : available
Price : from £6420
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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