Reasons to visit the British Isles on a cruise holiday
The breathtaking beauty of the British Isles will leave a lasting impression on any visitor – many of the Scottish islands are uninhabited and wild, and are full of ancient monuments that are testament to the area’s Neolithic ancestry.
Breathtaking Coastlines
The rugged coastlines, green pastures and ancient folklore of Ireland and beyond await you on a cruise around the British Isles. St Peter Ports island will seduce you with its multitude of gorgeous bays ranging from long, sandy beaches to hidden coves and Killybegs is part of the Wild Atlantic Way, the world's longest defined coastal touring route covering 2,500km of beautiful coastline. Whilst, Invergordon is the perfect place to try to catch a glimpse of the elusive Loch Ness monster in nearby Inverness. Heading to the busy fishing village of Scrabster on the far north coast of Scotland you will feel on top of the world.
Wild Landscapes
Scotland’s wild landscape is made up of castles, glacial valleys, mountains and lochs. Stornoway, the main town on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, is renowned for its unspoilt natural beauty and stunning scenery of mountains, moorland and golden beaches. The natural beauty and archaeological wonders of the Orkney Islands will astound and enthral you, too. A visit to Dunnet Head, the most northerly mainland point of the British Isles, is a must and offers spectacular views of the Orkney Islands from sheer cliffs that drop over 300ft into the Pentland Firth.
Fascinating History
For history lovers, St Peter Port is a dream. Discover Castle Cornet, an 800-year-old fortress that guards the harbour, as well as museums dedicated to the German occupation of Guernsey in the Second World War. You will also be enchanted by the fine Georgian and Regency houses, tumbling terraced gardens, winding streets and hidden leafy alleyways. Up in the northern Highlands, the Castle and Gardens of Mey, the most northerly inhabited castle on the British mainland, was lovingly renovated and restored by the late Queen Mother.
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