Cruising along the Great Glen between Muirtown (Inverness) and Banavie (Fort William), the Scottish Highlander navigates lochs, rivers and the scenic and absorbing Caledonian Canal. Ancient castles, heather-clad hillsides, the mythical Loch Ness and dramatic highlands add to the special magic.

Between Muirtown and Banavie (or reverse)

Sightseeing can include:

• Glencoe, scene of treachery between the Campbell and MacDonald clans
• Tour of the Glen Ord whisky distillery
• Cruise Lochs Dochfour, Ness, Oich and Lochy
• Eilean Donan and Urquhart castles
• Culloden Moor, scene of the last battle on British soil in 1746
• Cawdor Castle and gardens, home of Shakespeare’s Macbeth
• Spectacular scenery, wildlife and folklore
• Clava Cairns, a prehistoric burial site
• Excellent walking opportunities

Cruising the Caledonian Canal in Scotland

• Scottish Highlander - 8 passengers - $$

Please see the individual barge's itineraries for the diverse routes and excursions they include.

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