FANTASTIC STEAM AND SAIL TOUR;

The Jacobite Steam Train, from Fort William to Mallaig, an 84-mile round trip through some spectacular scenery, starts near Britain’s highest mountain, (Ben Nevis), passes its most westerly mainland railway station, (Arisaig), deepest freshwater loch, (Loch Morar), shortest river, (River Morar) and arrives next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, (Loch Nevis). A gentler pace is set as we sail ‘Doon the Watter’ on the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the PS Waverley, enjoy the beauty of the Argyll hills and the Kyles of Bute from the deck. The SS Walter Scott, one of the last surviving screw steamer, which has graced the calm waters of Loch Katrine since 1900. The tour includes a unique boat journey on the Falkirk Wheel, the world’s first rotating boat lift. The Falkirk Wheel is part of the biggest canal restoration project ever undertaken in Britain. 

TOUR INCLUDES; 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, coaching throughout. Journeys on P.S. Waverley, SS Walter Scott, Fort William/Mallaig line and a visit to the Falkirk Wheel. Most journeys take place in May - August. We can also add as many days/nights as you need here in Scotland at either end of this tour package. PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR COSTS.

Day 1  travel to the Falkirk Wheel,  starting the journey on the water at New Port Downie from where you will sail into the Falkirk Wheel. We sail along the Union Canal and under the historic Antonine Wall – the Roman’s most northern frontier – before you enjoy a wander through the Visitor Centre. We continue to our accommodation, dinner served on arrival.
Day 2 we head for Helensburgh where we will commence our sail 'Doon the Watter' on the world's last seagoing paddle steamer - The Waverley. We will leave the ship at Tighnabruaich where our coach will be waiting to take us back to the hotel, over the "Rest and Be Thankful" and through stunning Argyllshire scenery. Dinner will be served in the evening.
Day 3 we will journey back in time on the Jacobite steam train and experience one of the most memorable and spectacular railway journeys in the world - the famous Fort William to Mallaig line following The Road to the Isles. From the slopes of Ben Nevis the line runs through rugged mountains, past sea and inland lochs and onto the shores of the Atlantic at Mallaig. The route takes you over the massive Glenfinnan viaduct overlooking Loch Sheil, where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1745. We return to our hotel for dinner.
Day 4 we check out of the hotel and head for home. We still have
time to cruise on the steam ship SS Walter Scott on Loch Katrine.

FERRIES AND SAILING IN SCOTLAND

We can arrange all your ferry timetables and tickets to the Islands on CALMAC routes. We can also offer evening cruises, dinner cruises and sailing on Loch Ness and weekends from the west coast. Simply let us know what type of sailing you like and if you need a crew or will be sailing/crewing yourselves. MCLEANSCOTLAND are supporters of the RNLI, local people risking their lives to save others - for NO PAY!

 

Motor cruisers can be hired per week, and mid-week or weekend short breaks are available except in July and August.  As much tuition as is required by the novice sailor is provided. All yachts are fin-keeled for superior sailing characteristics and have roller-reefing Genoa and slab reefing mainsails. All have diesel engines. The interiors designed to be practical both under sail and when moored. All feature a well-fitted galley and a separate toilet compartment. 

FANCY A BIT OF LUXURY? LOOK HERE this superb 46 foot cruiser can be yours on charter, comes with crew, food and drink even! That's Paul with skipper Eddie below, on a recent trip, says Paul "what a boat" cannee wait to get to Islay on it!"

STEAM TRAINS

we can arrange many varied journey's on steam trains in Scotland. Please drop us an email with your dates and location, we will send you ideas on what is available, mostly summer months. Whatever you wish for on land or water, ask us and we will provide it for you.