Scottish Highlands and Caledonian Canal: Inverness to Edinburgh

Discover the Scottish Highlands — with their mist-shrouded peaks, verdant glens and velvet moors — from the perspective of the Caledonian Canal aboard the classic, cozy Lord of the Glens. Immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery as your expedition ship cruises the canal — built in the early 1800s to connect the Great Glen’s four lochs — and navigates passages inaccessible to larger boats. On this unforgettable voyage, step inside ancient sacred abbeys and legendary castles; experience warm, welcoming cities, and glide alongside an untamable coastline. Stride across the battlefield at Culloden — where Bonnie Prince Charlie was dramatically defeated in 1746 — and discover Clava Cairns, a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery. Take a train over the renowned viaduct to beautiful Glenfinnan. Search for marine animals and birdlife — including seals, whales, dolphins and seabirds — at Eigg, one of the Small Isles in the Inner Hebrides. Delight to Scottish dancers and whisky tastings, marvel at impressive nautical engineering and savor gorgeous views.

Trip Highlights:

• 7-night cruise from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness, Scotland
• Transit Neptune's Staircase, a series of eight locks on the Caledonian Canal that raises the water 62 feet over a quarter-mile
• 1 night in Inverness, 7-night cruise, plus 2 nights in Edinburgh.
• Explore the UNESCO-inscribed Old and New Towns in Edinburgh
• Travel by train along part of the West Highland Railway and over the renowned viaduct to beautiful Glenfinnan.
• Stride across the battlefield at Culloden — where Bonnie Prince Charlie was dramatically defeated in 1746 — and discover Clava Cairns, a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery.

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Ship: 25-cabin Lord of the Glens