Scottish Gardens & Grandeur aboard Lord of the Highlands
Join our exclusive charter of the Lord of the Highlands small ship, cruising the famed lochs and canals of Scotland. Visit the remote villages, castles and gardens of the Scottish Isles, absorbing the dramatic scenery of the Isle of Skye and the Isle of Mull. Our boutique vessel also navigates the Caledonian Canal to arrive at legendary Loch Ness. Before our cruise, we also gain an appreciation for the royal garden of Dumfries House.
Explore the formal gardens and sweeping parklands of Glamis Castle, where seasonal blooms, ancient trees and sculpted hedges frame one of Scotland’s most storied royal residences. Discover spectacular Scottish gardens during a cruise aboard the Lord of the Highlands small ship. Overlooking the Sound of Sleat, the castle once belonged to the powerful Clan Donald. Explore its 40 acres of gardens. Be escorted by an expert Botanical Guide, who will offer insightful talks on various topics and be available for informal discussions, enriching your travel experience. See the Queen Elizabeth II Walled Garden, amid 600 acres of meticulously maintained grounds at Dumfries House.
| Cruises: | Days | Cat 1 Deluxe Cabin | Cat 2 Balcony Cabin | Cat 3 Suite | |
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| 23 May 26 *New* | Botanica-Lord of The Highlands - Glasgow to Edinburgh Click here for more details | 11 | Standard $16595 Your Price $14106 | Standard $17595 Your Price $14956 | N/A |
| Itinerary: | Glasgow, Dumfries House, Glamis Castle, Inverness and Embark Lord of The Highlands, Cruise the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness, Loch Oich, Laggan Ave, Loch Lochy, Neptunes Staircase & Fort William Mountain Gondola, Isle of Mull & Lip na Cloiche Private Garden, Tobermory, Isle of Skye, Armadale Castle & Inverie, Gairloch & Dundonnell Private Garden, Attadale Gardens, Kyle of Lochalsh, Edinburgh. | ||||
| 11 Jul 26 *New* | Botanica-Lord of The Highlands - Glasgow to Edinburgh Click here for more details | 11 | Standard $16595 Your Price $14106 | N/A | Standard $17595 Your Price $16235 |
| Itinerary: | Glasgow, Dumfries House, Glamis Castle, Inverness and Embark Lord of The Highlands, Cruise the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness, Loch Oich, Laggan Ave, Loch Lochy, Neptunes Staircase & Fort William Mountain Gondola, Isle of Mull & Lip na Cloiche Private Garden, Tobermory, Isle of Skye, Armadale Castle & Inverie, Gairloch & Dundonnell Private Garden, Attadale Gardens, Kyle of Lochalsh, Edinburgh. | ||||
Inclusions
- Escorted by expert Botanical Guide Colin Crosbie and a Cruise Director
- Privately chartered seven-night cruise aboard the Lord of the Highlands, taking a maximum of 36 guests, and three nights’ accommodation in centrally located four- to five-star hotels
- Return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, port taxes, plus 26 meals and select beverages
- All sightseeing, shore excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Visit the royal gardens of Dumfries House
- Visit premier Scottish gardens, including Dundonnell Private Garden, Lip na Cloiche, Attadale Gardens, and Cawdor Castle Gardens
- Discover the history of Clan Donald at Armadale Castle on the Isle of Skye, as well as the brightly coloured fishing village of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull
- Cruise the Caledonian Canal, including the famed Loch Ness
Trip Notes
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Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
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Fitness rating: Medium
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You will need to be able to embark and disembark the ship, while some of the towns we visit have steep hills, stairs and cobblestone streets. There is no lift on the ship and some hotels have no air conditioning.
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Exclusive charter of Lord of the Highlands for up to 36 guests
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Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary
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Our 11 July 2026 departure, the cruise portion will run in the opposite direction
Eligibility: TIC members in Travel Industry.
Conditions: Cancellation, amendment fees will apply – Check with us for details.
Prices are an indication only, subject to availability, eligibility and change without notice.
A non refundable booking fee of $100 per person applies.
Singles are an additional Supplement
