April 2019

Walking, Wildlife and Photography Expert invited aboard for 3-night Glen Etive cruise

We are delighted to be able to offer a new 3-night Taste of the Hebrides cruise date aboard Glen Etive this year.  As a special addition for our 11th June departure we have invited expert walking and wildlife guide, Stewart Richardson, aboard for the cruise.  He will host the onshore tours giving an extensive knowledge of the area and a photographic viewpoint to our stunning Inner Hebrides. Stewart is an expedition leader whose trips abroad include The Amazon Jungle, The Himalayas and the aztec ruins of Mexico to name a few but he always comes back to his beloved Scotland.  His love of photography stemmed from his school days… Read More

April 2019 Cruising Highlights

April has been a spectacular month this year and our guests have experienced some wonderful highlights. Guests were piped aboard our ships for the first cruise of the season and the piper continued to play as the Glen Massan, Glen Tarsan and Glen Etive left the Holy Loch to cruise down the Clyde to their first anchorage.  That evening was spent at anchor in Loch Riddon before cruising through the Kyles of Bute and down Kilbrannan Sound.  There was an over night stay in Campbeltown Loch and guests had the opportunity to go ashore and visit Springbank Distillery.   The next day was a glorious sunny day and the boats rounded the… Read More

Harris Tweed adds a touch of Outer Hebridean luxury to cabins

This year as part of our annual maintenance and upgrading programme we have installed central heating in the cabins on board Glen Massan and Glen Tarsan which will make cruising, particularly during the first and last weeks of the season, more comfortable.    This year we also introduced new cushions and throws in the cabins on the Glen Massan and Glen Tarsan.  We opted for Harris Tweed products which have a tradition and heritage which reflects our own ethos. We were so impressed with the quality and service that we will be adding Harris Tweed products on board our new ship Glen Sheil. We hope our guests enjoy this touch of… Read More