Scottish Highlander hotel barge
Cruise the Caledonian canal in Scotland
Accommodating up to 8 passengers
Scottish Highlander is rated 5 out of 5
- Visit Glencoe, scene of treachery between the Campbell and MacDonald clans
- Tour of the Glen Ord whisky distillery
- Cruise Lochs Dochfour, Ness, Oich and Lochy
- See Eilean Donan and Urquhart castles
- Visit Culloden Moor, scene of the last battle on British soil, in 1746
- Tour Cawdor Castle and gardens, home to Shakespeare's Macbeth
- Spectacular scenery, wildlife and folklore
- Visit Clava Cairns, a prehistorical burial site
- Extraordinary river, canal and loch cruising
- Excellent walking opportunities
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From 4850 USD per person
Charters from 23,000 USD
Specifications
Crew members : 4
Boat size
Length 114′10″ ft (35 metres)
Width 16′7″ ft (5.05 metres)
Number of bicycles : 8
Accommodation
Up to 8 guests
Junior suites : 1
Double cabins : 3
Also...
Central heating
Air-conditioning
Wifi
CD player / iPod Dock
Sonic fish finder
Scottish Highlander photos and videos
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About the barge "Scottish Highlander"
The country house atmosphere of the Scottish Highlander, built in 2000, is such that all who cruise aboard her feel instantly at one with the surrounding splendour of the highlands from which she takes her name. The subtle tartan furnishings and landscape paintings reflect the colours and scenery of your cruise to come.
Offering fully air-conditioned luxury accommodation in six spacious and very comfortable double/twin suites with ensuite marbel fitted bathrooms.
Each day the chef will prepare you a range of wonderful regional cuisine including game and, naturally, the freshest of fish! You may choose to relax with a spot of cycling, or fishing( the Scottish Highlander has radar and fish finder), or simply by watching the stunning landscape drift by.
Plan of Scottish Highlander
Scottish Highlander cruise routes & itineraries
Cruising between Inverness and Banvie on the Caledonian canal in Scotland
Inverness to Dochgarroch
Sunday
Guests are met at 4.00 pm at the Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in Inverness and transferred to Scottish Highlander in Dochgarroch. Champagne Welcome followed by a short evening cruise along the heather-lined canal to the winding hole.
Dinner aboard.
Sunday
Guests are met at 4.00 pm at the Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in Inverness and transferred to Scottish Highlander in Dochgarroch. Champagne Welcome followed by a short evening cruise along the heather-lined canal to the winding hole.
Dinner aboard.
Dochgarroch to Fort Augustus
Monday
This morning we visit the 14th century fairytale Cawdor Castle immortalised by Shakespeare with Macbeth, housing a superb collection of tapestries, pictures and furniture with beautifully landscaped gardens.
We also visit Culloden Moor, made famous by the MacDonald and Campbelle battle in the 13th century.
After lunch we cruise Loch Dochfour to Fort Augustus passing Urquhart Castel and the south shore of Loch Ness, where there is an abundance of wildlife. We moor near Fort Augustus Abbey.
Dinner aboard.
Monday
This morning we visit the 14th century fairytale Cawdor Castle immortalised by Shakespeare with Macbeth, housing a superb collection of tapestries, pictures and furniture with beautifully landscaped gardens.
We also visit Culloden Moor, made famous by the MacDonald and Campbelle battle in the 13th century.
After lunch we cruise Loch Dochfour to Fort Augustus passing Urquhart Castel and the south shore of Loch Ness, where there is an abundance of wildlife. We moor near Fort Augustus Abbey.
Dinner aboard.
Fort Augustus
Tuesday
After breakfast we cruise up the staircase of five locks through the village of Fort Augustus, which gives us plenty of time to shop and look around this pretty Caledonian gem.
After lunch we visit Urquhart Castle and Invermoriston Falls (or with family charters explore the Nessie museum). Fort Augustus has a charming heather-laced 9 or 18 hold golf-course, where the official green keepers are sheep!
We dine out tonight at a local restaurant.
Tuesday
After breakfast we cruise up the staircase of five locks through the village of Fort Augustus, which gives us plenty of time to shop and look around this pretty Caledonian gem.
After lunch we visit Urquhart Castle and Invermoriston Falls (or with family charters explore the Nessie museum). Fort Augustus has a charming heather-laced 9 or 18 hold golf-course, where the official green keepers are sheep!
We dine out tonight at a local restaurant.
Fort Augustus to Cullochy Lock
Wednesday
We leave Fort Augustus this morning and cruise to Cullochy Lock via Kytra.
After lunch we drive through Glen Moriston and stunning highland countryside to romantic medieval Eilean Donan Castle, setting for the film 'Highlander'.
Eilean Donan Castle has an idyllic island setting with commanding views of three sea lochs and frequent sightings of otters, dolphins and the Isle of Skye.
Following the abbortive Jacobite rising of 1719, the ruins of the castel were abandoned for 200 years until the 20th century, when a complete reconstruction was undertaken.
Dinner aboard.
Wednesday
We leave Fort Augustus this morning and cruise to Cullochy Lock via Kytra.
After lunch we drive through Glen Moriston and stunning highland countryside to romantic medieval Eilean Donan Castle, setting for the film 'Highlander'.
Eilean Donan Castle has an idyllic island setting with commanding views of three sea lochs and frequent sightings of otters, dolphins and the Isle of Skye.
Following the abbortive Jacobite rising of 1719, the ruins of the castel were abandoned for 200 years until the 20th century, when a complete reconstruction was undertaken.
Dinner aboard.
Cullochy Lock to Gairlochy
Thursday
Leave Cullochy Loch for a morning cruise via two locks at Laggan, and through Lochs Oich and Lochy to Gairlochy.
In the afternoon there is a chance to see either the World War II Commando memorial, the woolen mills at Spean Bridge, selling traditional kintwear and tweads, or the Clan Cameron museum.
Dinner aboard.
Thursday
Leave Cullochy Loch for a morning cruise via two locks at Laggan, and through Lochs Oich and Lochy to Gairlochy.
In the afternoon there is a chance to see either the World War II Commando memorial, the woolen mills at Spean Bridge, selling traditional kintwear and tweads, or the Clan Cameron museum.
Dinner aboard.
Gairlochy to Banavie
Friday
Morning visit to the mystic battlefields of Glencoe.
On the way back, we visit the Ben Nevis distillery for an insight into the secrets of the various stages of Whisky production, and taste a wee dram or two.
In the afternoon we cruise to Banavie and Neptune's Staircase, a flight of 8 locks that is a spectacular feat of engineering.
Farewell Captain's Dinner on board.
Friday
Morning visit to the mystic battlefields of Glencoe.
On the way back, we visit the Ben Nevis distillery for an insight into the secrets of the various stages of Whisky production, and taste a wee dram or two.
In the afternoon we cruise to Banavie and Neptune's Staircase, a flight of 8 locks that is a spectacular feat of engineering.
Farewell Captain's Dinner on board.
Banavie to Inverness
Saturday
Disembark for the transfer to Fort William by minibus after a hearty Scottish breakgast, arriving by about 9.45am
Saturday
Disembark for the transfer to Fort William by minibus after a hearty Scottish breakgast, arriving by about 9.45am
Cruise rates
Inverness & Banvie on the Caledonian canal dates and rates
| Accommodation | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 37500 | 32500 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 7 | 36200 | 31500 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 6 | 34900 | 30500 | |||
| Charter for 2 passengers (honeymoon) | 26000 | 23000 | |||
| Stateroom per person | 4890 | 4190 | |||
| Junior suite per person | 5650 | 4850 | |||
| Single supplement | 1800 | 1550 | |||
| 2019 | |||||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 39500 | 34500 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 7 | 38200 | 33400 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 6 | 36900 | 32300 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 2 (honeymoon) | 31700 | 28000 | |||
| Stateroom per person, based on double occupancy | 5150 | 4450 | |||
| Junior suite per person, based on double occupancy | 5890 | 5090 | |||
| Single supplement | 1850 | 1650 |
Prices are shown in US dollars
Euro and Sterling prices available on request
Euro and Sterling prices available on request
Golf charters 950 USD supplement, per player
Whisky trail No supplement
Whisky trail No supplement
| Value | April 8 to May 6 September 23 to October 21 |
| Regular | May 13 to September 16 |
| Value | April 7 to May 5 September 29 to October 20 |
| Regular | May 12 to September 22 |
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