Scottish Islands & Lochs Cruise

I lost my husband four years ago after 52 years. I was very reluctant to go on holiday on my own but decided to book a cruise around the islands and lochs of Scotland. I need not have worried - on arrival at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh I was greeted by a kind and thoughtful team leader and introduced to the rest of the party, who welcomed me. After a drink in the bar we had a delicious dinner in the restaurant.

Next morning the view was spectacular as the train took us to Oban where the Lord of the Glens awaited us. My cabin was comfortable and beautifully serviced. The crew and the staff on the ship made the holiday a treat. The food was stunning and the scenery amazing, although it rained a lot it didn't spoil a wonderful holiday. Thank you Great Rail Journeys.

Just to let you know what a superb holiday we had aboard the 'Lord of the Glens'. 

The beautiful scenery combined with fantastic weather and the care we received both from Jan, our tour manager, and the boat crew made for a very memorable holiday. The atmosphere aboard the ship was very peaceful and relaxed and the contrasts between sea, canal and lock cruising made for a very interesting voyage.

We octogenarians have recently returned from our holiday on the Lord of the Glens. We had worried in case we found the handling of cases and the train journeys too much, but Gordon, our Tour Manager, made it all so easy for us. It was a pleasure.

Our cabin was excellent with lots of storage space and a shower that, despite it size, worked very well. Our large bed was very comfortable and we did not find the stairs too difficult.

The food was very good and meal times were a lovely, sociable occasion with good conversation and no rushing around. The staff were all friendly and helpful, and it was nice to be able to get a cup of tea at any time of the day or night!

The bar prices did seem high but as we only wanted one drink in the evening this did not worry us, if we had wished we could have gone ashore and visited a local pub after dinner.

A wonderful holiday which we would happily do again.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. What a fabulous time we had.

Weather was not very good but the company, the crew, the scenery, and not forgetting the food, absolutely made the holiday. The food was magnificent. The staff waiting at the tables were so friendly and obliging, it was a pleasure to be served by them.

All in all a good time was had by all! We are now looking through the brochures to see where we can go next year. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you.

We had a truly great time.

Our ship - MV Lord of the Glens - was very comfortable, and the crew were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble for any of them. Especially Brian, our Ship Manager. The food also was truly amazing, when you consider the small space in which it was prepared.

Fantastic! The scenery was stunning, as you would doubtless expect in such a beautiful part of the country as the Hebrides.

We have done quite a few cruises before but nothing quite like this. The size of the ship made all the difference, and especially the personal touch of all the staff that you don't find on bigger ships. Our cabin was very nice with more than enough storage space.

We did a lot more sailing than I expected and the scenery was wonderful. We saw seals and dolphins and the captain turned the ship around so we could have a good look at them. We had time for nice, long walks when we docked, and visited castles and gardens.

The hotel in Inverness had nice views of the River Ness. One man in our group said he was meant to be a Victor Meldrew by nature but that he just couldn't find anything to complain about - a view I think that was felt by everyone on board.