Lord of the Highlands

Secrets of the Highlands with David Barnes

Cruise code : HEBRIDEANLOH270920
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are a treasure trove of hidden gems which are waiting to be uncovered. From bloody battlefields, ancient castles, a Benedictine abbey and mainland Britain’s most remote pub, they can all be explored from the refined comfort of Lord of the Highlands.
Date
Monday, 20 September 2027 – Monday, 27 September 2027
Locations
Inverness – Kyle of Lochalsh
Stay
7 nights
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Secrets of the Highlands with David Barnes

Secrets of the Highlands with David Barnes

Date
Monday, 20 September 2027 – Monday, 27 September 2027
Locations
Inverness – Kyle of Lochalsh
Stay
7 nights
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Guest Speaker

David Barnes studied history at the University of York and theology at the University of Wales. He has spent most of his professional life teaching history and has published extensively on British history and topography. He commenced full-time work in expedition travel in 1998, and has since travelled the world in that capacity, returning to the Highlands of Scotland each summer for over twenty years. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1998 and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in 2003.

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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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Inverness
Day 1
Monday, 20 September 2027
Inverness
Embarkation
Inverness
Day 2
Tuesday, 21 September 2027
Inverness
Discover Culloden, the infamous battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746, and observe the ancient standing stones of Clava Cairns, before setting sail on the Caledonian Canal, built between 1803 and 1822 to connect the Great Glen’s four lochs. Entering Loch Ness, we pass the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle, before arriving at the scenic and historic village of Fort Augustus.
Corpach
Day 3
Wednesday, 22 September 2027
Corpach
Continue along the canal through Loch Oich and Loch Lochy, before descending Neptune’s Staircase, a set of eight interconnected locks dropping 64 feet into the sea lock at Corpach. Visit the iconic monument honouring the fallen Jacobite clansmen at Glenfinnan, framed by spectacular Highland scenery.
Oban
Day 4
Thursday, 23 September 2027
Oban
Sail Loch Linnhe to Oban for a tour of one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries.
Craignure, Isle of Mull
Day 5
Friday, 24 September 2027
Craignure, Isle of Mull
From Craignure on Mull travel to the sacred isle of Iona to relish the tranquillity of the restored Benedictine abbey, or walk to the Bay at the Back of the Ocean.
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Day 6
Saturday, 25 September 2027
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Explore the island capital of Tobermory where brightly painted houses line the waterfront.
Inverie
Enjoy a drink at mainland Britain’s most remote pub, the Old Forge at Inverie.
Armadale, Isle of Skye
Day 7
Sunday, 26 September 2027
Armadale, Isle of Skye
Trace the legacy of Clan Donald at the Museum of the Isles housed in the grounds of Armadale Castle.
Kyle of Lochalsh
Our final visit is the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet.
Kyle of Lochalsh
Day 8
Monday, 27 September 2027
Kyle of Lochalsh
Disembarkation

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2 people cabin
Lord of the Highlands

Category 1 Deluxe Cabin

Cabin type : Outside
Price : from £5390
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
Price : from £6070
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 £7150
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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