The Lock-Keeper Blog

Step aboard the luxury hotel barge Scottish Highlander and experience the magic of the highlands at Cawdor Castle.

The Ultimate Guide to the Caledonian Canal - History, interesting facts, maps, nearby towns and villages, places of interest and lots more!

Discover one of Scotland's smallest 'pepperpot' lighthouses welcoming vessels from Loch Ness onto the Caledonian Canal...

Planning some time in the Scottish Highlands? You can't leave without a visit to the spectacular Eilean Donan Castle - a highlight on our cruises in Scotland

In Part 2 of our Best Insider Experiences, we show you where we take you off the beaten track on barge trips in France and Scotland

In 2019, Peter and his family chartered the Scottish Highlander from Banavie to Muirtown in the majestic Scottish Highlands. Here's a lovely poem he wrote from his journey...

WAVEJourney indulge in a dream culinary cruise through the heart of the Scottish Highlands, sampling the best that the region, and our inventive chef has to offer!

Film buff? James Bond or Harry Potter fan? Then our Classic Cruise through the Scottish Highlands will have plenty of interesting excursions for you

From the movie star status of the Eilean Donan Castle to the staggering beauty of Glencoe, a Scottish walking holiday has it all.

The cruising highlight for many guests is the opportunity to experience canal locks first hand. Don't miss these two incredible experiences.

Give your children a family holiday to remember on a cruise through the awe-inspiring waterways of Scotland aboard Scottish Highlander.

What's the best way to admire the bonny highlands? From the deck of a hotel barge on the Caledonian Canal!