Queensferry, Scotland

Queensferry is the port for charming Edinburgh which, “penniless lass wi' a lang pedigree” though she may be, is a lovely city with a history that stirs the imagination. Princes Street is one of the famous streets of the World.

Romantic Edinburgh Castle, dominating the entire city from atop ragged cliffs. is full of memories of Bruce and the Douglasses. Below it stand the ancient church of St. Giles, the house of John Knox and Holyrood Palace, which was the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, and is still a royal residence.

Oban, Scotland

The principal seashore resort in the Scottish Highlands, Oban lies up the Firth of Lorne on a bay protected by the Island of Kerrera and sheltered by surrounding hills. In addition to its golf courses, bathing beaches and other attractions there are the ruins of two old castles and famed Clach-a'-Choin, or - the “Dog Stone”, to which Fingal, the Gaelic hero, used to tie his dog Bran.

Arrival at Queensferry

RMS “CARONIA” is due to anchor off Queensferry, Scotland at approximately 7am. All Passengers must present themselves, with Passports, Customs Declarations and signed Landing Cards to the Immigration Officials in the Main Lounge, previous to disembarkation.

The transfer to Hawes Pier will be by the ship's launches. A definite schedule will be printed in the daily programme of Monday, July 21.

Departure

LAST LAUNCH from shore will be at 11.15pm.
RMS “CARONIA” sails promptly for Oban, Scotland at 12 midnight on Monday, 21 July

Arrival at Oban

RMS “Caronia” is due to anchor off Oban, Scotland, at approx. 8am. A transfer schedule will be printed in the daily programme .

Departure

Last Tender from the Shore will be at 6.15pm.
RMS CARONIA sails for Dún Laoghaire, Ireland promptly at 7pm.

Oban

This charming seaside resort lies up the Firth of Lorne, on a bay sheltered by the Island of Kerrera and the surrounding hills.

There will be no standard excursion at Oban, but passengers may go ashore in the ship's launches and spend the day in this beautiful resort or they may make independent arrangements for an excursion by steamer around the Island of Mull, visiting famed lona and Staffa.