Elite Traveler HRS 2020-2021

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ITINERARY Day 1

Day 7 On your way back to Oban pass through Lochaline, an area of outstanding natural beauty known for its fly fishing. Keen anglers can take their rods ashore and test the water for salmon, trout and sea trout, or if you prefer some underwater exploration, the wrecks of the Sound of Mull are nearby. Day 8 Head back to Oban to disembark and return home on the Spirit of Laudale, a Cessna 208 seaplane. Alternatively, fly across Loch Linnhe to the Laudale estate. The recently refurbished house is an ideal base to continue your Scottish adventure. Try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, archery and sailing before retiring for a dram of whisky by the fire. Charter Fair Lady from £56,000 per week (approx. $72,298). Contact James Clark, head of retail charter, +44 207 766 4300, charter@burgessyachts.com, burgessyachts.com

Board Fair Lady in Oban, a quaint seaside town on Scotland’s west coast. Cruise to the island of Iona and drop anchor to head ashore for a bracing walk to the top of Dùn 1, and to explore white sand beaches and the island’s many historical sites. Day 2 En route to your overnight anchorage at Kentra is Fingal’s Cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa. The sea cave is forged from hexagonally jointed basalt, creating unnerving symmetry for a naturally formed structure. Day 3 From Kentra, hop across to Armadale Castle and gardens on the Isle of Skye. Explore over 40 acres of vibrant woodland gardens and trails against the backdrop of the castle’s romantic ruins. Parts of the gardens date back to the 1790s. Day 4 From Inverie you’ll cross the Sound of Sleat to Loch Scavaig, one of the most dramatic anchorages in Scotland, before heading up to Loch Harport and the Talisker Distillery. Whisky connoisseurs can enjoy an in-depth tour followed by a guided tasting of five expressions of Talisker. Day 5 Eilean Donnan is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Scotland. The 13th-century castle stands guard over Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, and is home to Jacobean artifacts, period furniture and stunning views. Day 6 From Eilean Donnan travel to the calm waters of Loch Drumbuie, home to an abundance of wildlife. Take advantage of this sheltered spot by jumping in a kayak — try and spot a dolphin or two from the water.

Clockwise Laudale at twilight; fly across Loch Linnhe; Scotland’s mountainous rugged beauty

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