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Historic Highland Castles
From clan seats to royal residencies, Scotland has no shortage of stunning and romantic castles and palaces...

Historic Highland Castles Cruise

Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness

Monday 14th July to Monday 21st July 2025

7 nights including
2 Gala Dinners

Guest Speaker:
Michael Davis

From clan seats to royal residencies, Scotland has no shortage of stunning and romantic castles and palaces, and the Highlands is home to many. Picturesquely situated and packed with history, they have endured prolific battles and many of those left standing were once home to royals or other significant figures.

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See our itinerary below...

Below you can explore the itinerary for this cruise. Click on the arrows to see more information on each days itinerary. Simply click the ‘Book this Cruise’ button to get booking and embark on an exciting journey with us…

Price per person

Deluxe Cabin – Twin Balcony Cabin – Twin Suite – Double (Kingsize) Deluxe Cabin – Single
£4,760 £5,440 £6,220 £6,560

Monday 14th July

Kyle of Lochalsh - Embarkation.

Tuesday 15th July

Kyle of Lochalsh – Eilean Donan Castle. Armadale, Skye – Armadale Castle and Clan Donald Centre.

Cameras at the ready for our visit to the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet. Onwards to Armadale, where we discover the epic history of Clan Donald at the Museum of the Isles.

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Wednesday 16th July

Tobermory, Mull – Free time to explore at leisure. Craignure, Mull – Duart Castle.

Built as a fishing port in the late 18th century, Tobermory is a picture-postcard town where brightly painted houses line the waterfront.

Visit the ancient seat of Clan Maclean, Duart Castle, which has dominated the view of the Sound of Mull for over 700 years.

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Thursday 17th July

Oban – Dunstaffnage Castle. Sail Loch Linnhe to Corpach and transit Neptune’s Staircase to Banavie.

From Oban we admire the mighty stronghold of the MacDougalls, Dunstaffnage Castle, where Flora MacDonald was held before being sent to the Tower of London.

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Friday 18th July

Cruise the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus. Fort Augustus – Urquhart Castle.

Relax on board as we sail Loch Linnhe, passing mysterious Castle Stalker until we reach the Caledonian Canal at Corpach. From Fort Augustus, the magnificent ruins of Urquhart Castle are calling. With 1,000 years of history, Urquhart Castle offers a taste of the Highlands at their most dramatic.

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Saturday 19th July

Cruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness. Dochgarroch – Fort George.

Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, created by George II as the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest.

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Sunday 20th July

Inverness – Cawdor Castle and Gardens. Inverness – Brodie Castle.

From Inverness we travel to the Cawdor Castale, a traditional castle built and inhabited by the Cawdor family for over 600 years; an ancient medieval tower constructed around a legendary holly tree. Finally, we travel to Brodie Castle, renowned for its elegant interiors and a world-famous art collection.

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Monday 21st July

Inverness - Disembarkation.

Our decks and Cabins

Below you can see our decks and what cabins are on each of them. If you click the arrow you can see further information on each cabin and what it has to offer. So get exploring and get booking. We look forward to you joining us on board for an experience of a lifetime…

Lord of the Highlands Cabins
C1

Category One Deluxe Cabins

John Buchan Deck and Richard Hannay Deck

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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C2

Category Two Balcony Cabins

John Buchan Deck

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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C3

Category Three Suite

John Buchan

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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