Lord of the Highlands, Flavours of the Highlands ex Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness

Food & Drink Themed Cruise

Scotland is rightly proud of its reputation for its wonderful natural larder and those who produce mouth-watering creations. Join Lord of the Highlands, on this gastronomic voyage, as they explore the wonderful culinary offerings of the Highlands and Islands.

Discover 1,500 years of history at the spiritual home of Clan Donald, Armadale Castle, and enjoy lunch at Kinloch Lodge. Nestled in the hills on the spectacular Isle of Skye, it offers warm Highland hospitality and spectacular food. Cruise to Inverie and enjoy a drink at the most remote pub on the British mainland, the Old Forge at Inverie. Take a tour of Isle of Mull Cheese, the only dairy farm on the island, to learn how the local cheeses are made by hand. Enjoy an introduction to the Tobermory Fish Company who produce hand crafted smoked fish to a secret family recipe. After a relaxing sail of Loch Linnhe, a tasting and tour of Ben Nevis distillery awaits. Nestled at the foot of Britain's highest mountain, malt whisky has been crafted here for nearly two hundred years. Dining at Seasgair by Michel Roux Jr, the restaurant at Inverlochy Castle, is a culinary experience to savour, offering the finest dishes using local produce. The aromatic, premium gin distilled at the Great Glen distillery is produced using the purest water sourced directly from Loch Ness and locally picked Scottish heather. Rising from the banks of the River Ness, Uile- Bheist is the realisation of its founders vision to create the finest artisan whisky and beer in the heart of Inverness.

Day 1:
Kyle of Lochalsh - Embarkation.

Day 2:
Armadale, Skye – Armadale Castle and lunch at Kinloch Lodge.
Inverie – The Old Forge.

Day 3:
Sail to Tobermory.
Tobermory, Mull – Isle of Mull Cheese Farm and on board talk from Tobermory Fish Company.

Day 4:
Corpach – Ben Nevis Distillery.
Corpach – Lunch at Inverlochy Castle Hotel.

Day 5:
Transit Neptune’s Staircase and sail the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus.
Fort Augustus – On board talk and tasting from Great Glen Gin Distillery.

Day 6:
Cruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness.
Inverness – Uile Bheist Distillery and Brewery.

Day 7:
Inverness - Disembarkation.