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Grazing highland cow on Skye Island, Scotland
A grey seal family resting on rocks exposed during low tide in Scotland.
St. Martin's Cross, Iona Abbey, Iona, Scotland.
Ship Lord of the Glens cruises along the Caledonian Canal towards Fort Augustus, Scotland.
A seagull perched on the pier in front of the colorful village of Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
Grazing highland cow on Skye Island, Scotland
ExpeditionsScotland's Highlands and Islands Aboard Lord of the Glens

Scotland's Highlands and Islands Aboard Lord of the Glens

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Experience mystical landscapes dotted with medieval castles and ancient churches on a voyage through Scotland's Highlands and Inner Hebrides islands. Sail the Caledonian Canal through the heart of the Highlands aboard Lord of the Glens, an intimate ship purpose-built for this journey, and navigate the country’s coastal waters, calling on villages seldom seen by outside travelers. Trace the region’s compelling history on visits to battlefields, fortresses and ancient tombs. Cruise Loch Ness, descend through the intricate lock system of Neptune's Staircase, and explore serene hills and harbors. 

Highlights

The ship Lord of the Glens cruising in Caledonian Canal, Scotland
  • Sail through the heart of Scotland via the Caledonian Canal, and explore remote and unspoiled islands of the Inner Hebrides

  • Stroll across the battlefield at Culloden—where Bonnie Prince Charlie was dramatically defeated in 1746—and discover Clava Cairns, a Bronze Age circular chamber tomb

  • Hike through stunning scenery in Glenfinnan or kayak on picturesque Loch Linnhe beside the towering grandeur of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain

  • Visit Armadale Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, and explore the medieval ruins and burial ground of Iona Abbey—where Macbeth is buried

  • Transit Neptune’s Staircase, a series of eight interconnected locks on the Caledonian Canal that drop, or rise, 64 feet

  • Enjoy culinary specialties and learn about cultural traditions that live on

  • Extend your expedition in Edinburgh. Select August departures include an evening of pageantry at the Royal Military Tattoo

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duration
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Ship Lord of the Glens cruises along the Caledonian Canal towards Fort Augustus, Scotland.

Lord of the Glens

GUESTS 48

CABINS 25

DECKS 4

Lord of the Glens was built for one purpose—to fit through the network of locks and canals that cut through the heart of the Scottish highlands.

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