Small boat cruising with
The Majestic Line will have a truly Scottish flavour this October as they
celebrate the last cruises of their successful 10th anniversary
season.
These final two ‘Castles
and Clans’ themed 6-night cruises are perfect for anyone with an interest in
Scottish history or with a personal Clan connection, exploring the rich Clan
heritage of this idyllic corner of the Scottish Highlands and tuning in with
Visit Scotland’s ‘Year of Homecoming’ 2014.
Cruise stopovers include
the beautiful Island of Mull, home to descendants of the ancient clans of
MacDonalds, Macquarries and MacLaines, among others. On Mull, guests will
have an opportunity to tour the ancient seat of the Clan Maclean at dramatic
Duart Castle dating back to the 13th century, and visit the
colourful town of Tobermory, its museum and world famous Distillery. Other
highlights include a tour of the quintessential Scottish castle, Castle Stalker
on Loch Laich, with links to the Stewarts, Campbells and MacLarens; a stop at
the Island of Lismore to discover the lush tranquillity of this little garden
isle; finishing with a cruise up Loch Leven past Ben Nevis to visit magnificent
Glencoe, where the infamous clan massacre of the MacDonalds by the Campbells
took place over 300 years ago.
Life onboard will have a
celebratory Scottish flavour too with delicious gourmet meals created from
local speciality produce, a whisky tasting and food pairing evening, a St Andrews
Day themed ceilidh and buffet for crew and guests with Skipper Sandy providing
an address to the haggis, and live traditional music, including The Majestic
Line’s owner Andy Thoms performing a tune or two on the bagpipes.
The
‘Castles and Clans of Mull and Glencoe’ cruises depart from Oban on 11th
and 18th October with cabins currently available at a 10% discount
on normal prices.
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