From the centre of Inverness, you will travel by luxury mini-coach along the banks of the Caledonian Canal to the Bona Narrows. It was here that St Columba is said to have come face-to-face with “Nessie”, the Loch Ness Monster, in 565AD.
Soon the canal broadens to become Loch Ness, and we meander our way, enjoying beautiful views at every turn. When we stop at the Clansman Visitor Centre, a cruiser awaits to take us for a 50-minute cruise on Loch Ness. We will sail the deepest waters of the loch, which is where Nessie has been seen most often.
Urquhart Castle is strategically located on a rocky promontory overlooking the loch. Whoever held this castle controlled the Great Glen, and as a result, it changed hands numerous times. The MacDonalds and the Grants each held Urquhart for a time, as did the English forces. The Hanoverian Government finally had the castle blown up in 1692.
There is a one-hour visit to explore the atmospheric castle.
Back aboard your luxury coach, travel to delightful Drumnadrochit, famous for its attractive floral displays, then back to Inverness.
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