Welcome to Scottish Hotel Barge Scottish Highlander

For a magical barge holiday, Scotland is hard to surpass. We cruise sedately through the Great Glen between Inverness and Fort William, navigating beautiful lochs and the engineering masterpiece that is the Caledonian Canal. Ancient castles perched on the water’s edge, heather-clad hillsides and arguably the finest inland cruising in the world offer our clients unforgettable experiences on a handpicked barge holiday in Scotland. Scotland’s legends of the past, the taste of single malt and the mythical inhabitant of Loch Ness all contribute to a magical charm only experienced in the dramatic Highlands.

Cruising the Highlands of Scotland with Hotel Barge Scottish Highlander

Hotel Barge Scottish Highlander cruising through the countryside

At 117 feet long, Barge Scottish Highlander is spacious and has every comfort needed for enjoying the magnificence of the Highlands during Spring, Summer and Autumn.

Scottish Highlander has the atmosphere of a comfortable Country House with subtle use of tartan furnishings and landscape paintings, a reminder of the spectacular surroundings to be seen on your voyage.

Accommodation for eight guests is provided in three twin/double staterooms and one larger twin/double junior suite, each one centrally heated and with en suite facilities.

Relax in the warm and welcoming saloon which features rich-colored wooden paneling, large picture windows and comfortable leather Chesterfield sofas… perhaps with a mellow, singlemalt whisky from the very well-stocked bar.

There is a cosy observation area behind the wheelhouse where you can admire the passing scenery and chat to the Captain about life on the Caledonian Canal and its interconnecting lochs. On the forward deck area, there is more seating where you can take in the far-reaching views and take photographs as Scottish Highlander plots her course past landmarks such as Urquhart Castle perched alongside Loch Ness.

A six-night cruise includes all meals, open bar, daily escorted excursions, local transfers and use of barge facilities such as bicycles. Cuisine is traditional Scottish fare — salmon, game and seafood, prepared by your own Master Chef. The experienced crew of five will take care of your every need.

Cruise Highlights

Tour of the renowned Dalwhinnie Distillery with a private whisky tasting
Visit Eilean Donan castle, featured in The World is Not Enough and Highlander
Tour Cawdor Castle and gardens, home of Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play”
Extraordinary river, canal and loch cruising & excellent walking opportunities
Majestic falconry display on the banks of Loch Ness
Visit Culloden Moor, scene of the last major battle on British soil in 1746

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