Scotland

BARGING THROUGH SCOTLAND

At the heart of Scotland's Great Glen - and surrounded by spectacular mountains, scenery, and wildlife - the Caledonian Canal is one of the world's great waterways. Opened in 1822, it runs sixty miles and was built to provide a shortcut for sailing ships of that era between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Today's traffic is mostly pleasure cruisers, although one can spot the occasional fishing boat or navy vessel.

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This waterway is actually a series of small canals connecting four natural lakes, or lochs as they are known in Scotland. These are Loch Lachy, Loch Oich, Loch Dochfour and Loch Ness, home of the famed monster.

The most impressive engineering feat on the canal is at Corpach where the eight locks of Neptune's Staicase raises or lowers the vessels 70 feet. Your barge cruise in Scotland will either begin or end in Corpach - so you will experience Neptune's Staircase firsthand! Back on the canal, you'll encounter tree-clad shorelines, towering mountains, magnificant castles and ancient battlefields, as well as the personification of this special place: the mystery of the Loch Ness monster. Hoist a "wee dram" as you prepare to cruise the legendary Caledonian Canal!

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER - Scottish Highlands, Scotland
8 Guests, Deluxe
Barge the Caledonian Canal on this lovely hotel barge with a "country house" ambiance. Cruise right across Loch (lake) Ness and become
immersed in the legends and hospitality of the Scottish Highlands.