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Coast along

Exploring Britain’s coastline

If you want to get under the skin of the UK’s home nations, jump aboard this cruise that circumnavigates the country. From Scotland’s legends of Loch Ness and the spirit of Robert the Bruce at Urquhart Castle near Invergordon to the Viking heritage of Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides, the Caledonian spirit comes alive. Dip into the colourful back story of Belfast at the city’s excellent Titanic Museum or step out on to the geological wonder that is the Giant’s Causeway. There’s also a chance to explore the self-governing kingdom of the Isle of Man (), home of the famous TT motorbike race, and trot along the seafront promenade

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