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With the atmosphere of a Scottish Country House, Scottish Highlander offers luxury barge cruise vacations along Loch Ness and the Caledonian canal in Scotland

Sunday, Day 1 : INVERNESS TO DOCHGARROCH 

At 4pm we meet at the charming Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in Inverness and drive you directly to the Scottish Highlander. Champagne Welcome followed by a short cruise along heather-lined canal finishing back in the sleepy village of Dochgarroch in time for dinner aboard.

Monday, Day 2 : DOCHGARROCH TO FORT AUGUSTUS

Depart at 8.30am for the Royal Dornoch Golf Course (2 hour drive) for a round on the Championship Golf Course, one of Scotland's famous links courses designed by Tom Morris. (Tee Time of 11.30am) Dornoch dates from 1616 and is internationally acclaimed. Return to the barge for a cruise to Fort Augustus passing Urquhart Castle on the way. Dinner on board. (18 holes, 6,514 yards Par 70: buggies and pull carts available) approx 2hr transfer from barge to golf club

Tuesday, Day 3 : FORT AUGUSTUS

After breakfast we take a packed lunch and journey to Nairn Golf Club (1 hour drive) where we play on the Championship Golf Course. (Tee times of 11.30am). Nairn's reputation is well founded, hosting many professional and amateur events. Several holes border the North Sea and whilst Scotland's driest course, it is possibly the windiest! (18 holes, 6,705 yards, Par 72: buggies and pull carts available) approx 1 hour transfer from barge to golf club.

Wednesday, Day 4 : FORT AUGUSTUS TO CULLOCHY LOCK

Morning ascent of the 5 lock flight with time to wander the village and visit antique and craft shops. We also show you the Caledonian Canal Heritage Center and see an original '30's film of the Gondolier, one of the fastest passenger paddle steamers of its time. After lunch on board we have a round of golf at nearby Fort Augustus Golf Course, (tee time 2pm) probably the only course in the world kept manicured by a herd of sheep! Featuring 18 tees and 9 holes in a challenging canal side setting. On our return we cruise to our overnight mooring at Cullochy Lock. Dinner on board. (18 tees, 9 hole, 5,454 yards par 67: pull carts available)  10 minute transfer from barge to golf club

Thursday, Day 5 : CULLOCHY TO GAIRLOCHY

Friday, Day 6 : GAIRLOCHY TO BANAVIE

Morning cruise to Banavie and Neptune’s Staircase of locks. After lunch onboard we transfer to Newtonmore Golf course (Tee time 2.00pm). Newtonmore (established 1893) is a comparatively flat, easy-walking, parkland course full of exciting and invigorating challenges. It nestles appealingly in the midst of the Monadhliath and Grampian Mountains and on the banks of the River Spey. Afterwards we return to the Scottish Highlander where we usually entertain the local piper with a wee dram before the Captain’s Farewell Dinner onboard. (18 holes, 6041 yards, Par 70, pull carts and buggies available) approx. 30 minute transfer from barge to golf club.

Saturday, Day 7 : BANAVIE TO FORT WILLIAM

Passengers disembark after a hearty Scottish breakfast and are transferred to Fort William by minibus arriving at approximately 9.45 am.

NOTE: Sample itinerary subject to change. On Alternative weeks the cruise is in reverse direction.

NOTES FOR GOLF ITINERARIES

• Handicap Certificates are required at most Scottish Golf Clubs and must be shown to the management on arrival. Minimum Handicap allowed is Men 28 and Ladies 36
• No jeans or sweatshirts are permitted on the course or in the clubhouses. All footwear must be changed after playing golf before entering the clubhouse lounge or dining room. No alcohol is permitted on the golf courses
• Caddies are available at most of the bigger clubs but should be arranged well in advance. Hand trolleys are available for hire at most courses as are golf clubs. Buggies are more common now but walking is still generally the rule in Scotland. If you require a ride-on buggy for medical reasons, it will need to be booked well in advance
• Caddies, trolleys and buggies can be pre-arranged by ourselves but should be paid for by yourselves directly to the golf club or caddy. Some courses cannot guarantee trolleys or caddies