A five-stop guided tour of Great Britain
By Kathryn Beeson
16 July 2019
In some respects, Dorothy was right - there really is no place like home.
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With its undulating landscapes, picturesque villages and rare wildlife, the Isle of Mull is a popular destination for any visitor to Scotland. Standing in the Inner Hebrides just off the mainland's west coast, the island is one of Britain's largest and most famous.
Duart Castle
One of the Isle of Mull's most popular attractions is
undoubtedly Duart Castle, the ancestral home of the Maclean Clan.
The castle originally dates back to the 13th century, and was the
principal base for the Isle of Mull's seaborn power for hundreds of
years. Duart was allowed to fall into disrepair amid ownership
struggles between the Macleans and the Dukes of nearby Argyll, but
thankfully these issues were resolved in the late 19th century and
the castle has since been beautifully preserved.
Occupying a superb position overlooking Loch Don, the castle and its beauty have not gone unnoticed by film makers. Duart has featured in a number of film and television productions, perhaps the most famous of these being the Sean Connery film 'Entrapment'. Today the castle is open to the public, with exhibitions in its stately rooms and even its dungeons, as well as an opportunity to admire the views from the top of the keep.
Majestic lochs and glens lie in wait as we cross Edinburgh and the Highlands and visit historic castles and the Isle of Mull. We travel through the West Highlands and Cairngorms on this fabulous round trip climaxing with a 'Scottish Evening' on Edinburgh's stately Royal Mile.
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This fantastic five-night cruise through the heart of the Highlands begins with a night in Edinburgh before we board our ship for a journey through the rugged coastline of Scotland's west coast to the unspoilt beauty of the Isle of Mull, up Neptune's Staircase, along the Caledonian Canal and across Loch Ness.
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Discover the incredibly picturesque Western Highlands and the rugged, breathtaking coastal islands which lie off Scotland's western coast. This tour takes us on some of the world's most scenic railway journeys as part of a truly memorable exploration of the Highlands.
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After travelling on the incredibly scenic Kyle Line Railway, we explore the rugged Scottish Highlands on a voyage that takes us up Neptune's Staircase, along the Caledonian Canal and passes the glorious islands and idyllic scenery of the Inner Hebrides.
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The Tour Manager was wonderful and made the holiday for me.
This holiday was fantastic from start to finish. The Lord of the Glens was lovely, the crew were really very helpful and could not do enough for you. The cabins were very comfortable with plenty of storage space. But what made all the difference to us was having our luggage transferred from Edinburgh to the boat, which meant a very easy journey by train to Oban. Would recommend this holiday if you want a totally relaxing peaceful few days.
By Kathryn Beeson
16 July 2019
In some respects, Dorothy was right - there really is no place like home.
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By Katie Shaw
13 April 2018
There’s something really quite special about the simple act of walking; heading out into the great outdoors and enjoying your surroundings at a slightly slower pace than usual.
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By Lorna Heatley
3 August 2017
What can be said about Scotland? For one, the scenery (providing it’s not so misty you can’t see the hand in front of your face) in this wild corner of the world can never just be ‘nice’ or ‘pretty’, it can only ever be breathtakingly dramatic, awe-inspiring, and slightly ominous, and you can see all of it in its disconcerting glory through its vast selection of rail journeys.
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By Sukie Chapman
12 May 2017
How many of us have wanted to walk straight into the pages of our favourite books? While it might not be possible quite yet to experience the lives of the fictional heroes and heroines we’ve walked side by side through life with for a little while, and sometimes who’d want to (think of just about any character from a Stephen King novel).
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This holiday was exceptional value for money and exceptionally well organised - you get a lot for your money!