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The Scottish Highlander hotel barge moored on the Caledonian Canal.
History
Scotland
NameScottish Highlander
OwnerEuropean Waterways, LTD
OperatorEuropean Waterways, LTD
Port of registryLondon
RouteCaledonian Canal- Dochgarroch to Banavie
Launched1931
ChristenedVertrouwen
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeCommercial passenger vessel
Tonnage200
Length117 ft (36 m)
Beam16.5 ft (5.0 m)
Height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Draught4.6 ft (1.4 m)
Decks2
Installed power2x Beta Marine, 23kVA 230/1/50 BV3300, generator
PropulsionGardner 6LX 120HP
Speed4 knots, 10 knots max
Capacity8 passengers
Crew4 crew
NotesHolds 8 tons of water and 3 tons of fuel

The Scottish Highlander is a boutique hotel barge cruising the Caledonian Canal in Scotland, from Inverness to Fort William. She is a Luxe motor Dutch steel barge. She is a member of the fleet of hotel barges owned by European Waterways.

History

Scottish Highlander on the Caledonian Canal

She was built in 1931, by Gebroeders Van Zutphen, in Vreeswijk, the Netherlands as a trading barge. She was christened the Vertrouwen, meaning "trust" in Dutch. She served as a trading barge for her first 60 years, transporting grain and various commodities throughout the Netherlands.

In 1991, she was purchased by J.P. Leisure Limited. After a renovation in the Netherlands she sailed to Inverness in April 1993 to begin her career as a passenger ship.

In 1999 she was purchased by Derek Banks to become part of the European Waterways fleet of hotel barges. From 1999 to 2000 she was completely renovated and was renamed Scottish Highlander. She was refurbished again in 2006.

As a working hotel barge she cruises in Scotland on the Caledonian Canal with up to 8 passengers. She has four passenger cabins, three crew cabins, and a saloon.[1]

She is crewed by a captain, tour guide, chef and housekeeper.[1] [2] [3] [4]

  • The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Cruising Along The Caledonian Canal]
    The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Cruising Along The Caledonian Canal]
  • The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Cruising On The Caledonian Canal
    The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Cruising On The Caledonian Canal
  • Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Ascending Fort Augustus Lock Flight
    Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Ascending Fort Augustus Lock Flight
  • The Hotel Barge Scottish Highlander Moored Near Fort Augustus On The Caledonian Canal
    The Hotel Barge Scottish Highlander Moored Near Fort Augustus On The Caledonian Canal
  • This is the living area of the hotel barge Scottish Highlander. We can see the saloon, bar and dining area
    This is the living area of the hotel barge Scottish Highlander. We can see the saloon, bar and dining area
  • A Luxury Suite On The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge
    A Luxury Suite On The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge
  • Stateroom on board the Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge
    Stateroom on board the Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge
  • The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Moored At Foyers Near Loch Ness
    The Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Moored At Foyers Near Loch Ness

References

  1. ^ a b Stern, Steven (2009). Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation. Pelican Publishing Company. p. 356. ISBN 978-1-58980-614-6. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ http://www.travelwithachallenge.com/Scotland-Barging.htm
  3. ^ http://www.intltravelnews.com/2009/02/cruising-scotlands-caledonian-canal-thomas/
  4. ^ http://www.thetraveleditor.com/article/2358/Feature_Article_Cruise_Cruising_the_Caledonian_Canal.html
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