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| Portree, Scotland |
| Iconic Images of Scotland
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| Ship/Sailing: Silver Whisper / May 13, 2012 |
| Tour Date: May 20, 2012 |
| Ship Time in Port: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Tour Name: Iconic Images of Scotland |
| Half-Day Tour: Depart: 8:30 am Return: 1:00pm |
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Ports of call: Southampton, Foynes, Killybegs, Belfast, Dublin, Oban, Portree, Invergordon, Edinburgh, Southampton.
Skye, the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, has a romantic, colorful and poignant history. An insight into the past is combined with the island's incredibly beautiful scenery and a taste of local refreshments on your tour today.
Encompassing some of Scotland's most stunning scenery, myths, legends and colorful history, Portree promises a plethora of Hebridean highlights. The impact of Skye's stunning scenery is spectacular. The Black Cuillins, often shrouded in mist, rise remote and mysterious. Its three main townships - Portree, Broadford and Kyleakin - are remarkably small. Most of the island's inhabitants live in little crofting villages, quite unlike anything seen outside crofting areas.
Your first stop today is Eilean Donan, arguably one of the most recognizable castles in the world. Located strategically on a little island where three sea lochs meet in the midst of some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery, it is no wonder that the castle was featured in many films.
The Castle is named for the 6th century Irish saint who set up the first community on the island. Although first inhabited around the 6th century, the first fortified castle was built in the mid 13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. Since then at least four different versions of the castle were built and re-built as Scotland's feudal history unfolded through the centuries, until it was partially destroyed in 1719. Eilean Donan lay in ruins for the best part of 200 years until it was bought in 1911. The new owner proceeded to restore the castle to its former glory, completing it in the 1930s.
During your visit today you will have the opportunity to learn this rich history as you take in the stunning views. Photogenic, romantic and packed with historical architectural interest, your visit explores almost every part of the castle. You'll follow in the footsteps of many a warrior - from the Vikings to James Bond and Hollywood's 'Highlander'.
Once back on the Isle of Skye, you'll make a short stop to enjoy some of the best baking in the Highlands at the Michelin-starred Kinloch Lodge, before returning to Portree.
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