Castles and Clans of Mull and Glencoe The Glen Massan and The Glen Tarsan
6-night cruise with departures in October only / Price per person: £2095
Get a unique glimpse of Scottish Clan heritage and the history of the Castles and Clans of Argyll on a sheltered water journey. Arrive from the sea for private tours of Castle Duart and Castle Stalker for a personal introduction to their turbulent history. Gain a further insight into the clan heritage of Mull at Mull Museum and at Glencoe for the infamous massacre of the MacDonalds. October is one of the best months for local produce available from hill, glen and sea, which is reflected in delicious onboard menus, including a celebration of the “Chieftain o’ the Pudding Race”, the Haggis.
Typical Stopovers and Anchorages: • Duart Castle: Anchor in Duart Bay on Mull and go ashore for a tour of imposing Duart Castle, the seat of Clan Maclean
• Tobermory: Visit the pretty town of Tobermory for history, shopping and woodland walks. Take a guided tour of the Museum to find out why Mull is home to the ancient clans of Macleans, MacLaines, MacKinnons, MacQuarries and MacDonalds
• Castle Stalker: Visit the quintessential Scottish castle, Castle Stalker, on its island setting, with a private tour revealing the history of Stewart ownership and links to the Campbells and Maclarens
• Shuna Island: Enjoy a very picturesque anchorage at Shuna Island with a wonderful view of Castle Stalker and the opportunity for a shore walk at Appin
• Isle of Lismore: Stopover at the Island of Lismore, the seat of the Clan MacLea, the ancient historical name of the Livingstones and where the Chief of Clan MacLea still lives
• Loch Leven: Cruise Loch Leven with fabulous views of Glencoe. With the massive Ben Nevis always in sight, the boat reaches Glencoe, scene of the famous massacre of the MacDonalds by the Campbells. Go ashore to visit the Glencoe visitor centre and soak in the brooding atmosphere and dramatic scenery
• Corran Narrows: View the majesty of Glen Nevis while navigating the Corran Narrows, a traditional drovers crossing with the picturesque Corran Lighthouse. Anchor at scenic Inverscaddle Bay, with the mountains of Moidart behind
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