Sea Kayakers Follow in Wake of Bonnie Prince Charlie

Aug. 11, 2011 - PRLog -- Sea-kayakers Invited to Follow in the Wake of Bonnie Prince Charlie

 A taste for exploration, romance and history are all on the menu this autumn as Sea-kayak Arisaig, one of Scotland's fastest growing out-door activity companies, plans to follow in the wake of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

The three-day trip amid some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe follows the course of history as played out by one of the world's most legendary adventurers during his ill-fated attempt to win the British throne.

Under the specialist guidance of Carol Lang, a highly experienced sea-kayaking instructor, a party of five can retrace the movement of the swashbuckling Prince and his Jacobite supporters along the lochs and inshore waters of Arisaig on Scotland's rugged west coast.

The next trip, which is scheduled to run from 2nd – 4th November 2011, will take in Bonnie Prince Charlie's landing site, Borrodale, the waters around Kinlochmoidart and the journey from Dalilea up Loch Shiel to Glenfinnan where he raised his Royal Standard and launched the Jacobite rebellion of 1745.

The trip will also include a visit to the “Bonnie Prince Charlie Cave” near Loch Nan Uamh, where he is reported to have hidden from Government troops on his way back to France.

History recounts how, in the summer of 1745 the Young Pretender travelled by boat to Forsay just round the headland from Glenuig, home to the award winning Glenuig Inn and Sea-kayak Arisaig.

It was from Forsay that the Prince walked over the hill to Kinlochmoidart House to meet the Seven Men of Moidart who pledged their clan’s allegiance to the cause. Together they travelled to Dalilea on the northern shores of Loch Shiel and rowed up the loch to Glenaladale.  At the head of the loch at Glenfinnan they waited for more supporters to arrive and on the 19th August he began his march on England.

Despite several stunning victories the dream of a return to a Stewart monarchy was shattered on April 16, 1746 when the Jacobite forces were defeated on Culloden Moor near Inverness.

Bonnie Prince Charlie spent several months, criss-crossing the highlands and islands evading capture by the Duke of Cumberland's troops until he was eventually rescued by the French Navy from the shores of Loch Nan Uamh near Arisaig. 
 
Carol's knowledge of the waters around this area and understanding of the Jacobite cause ensure that no part of Bonnie Prince Charlie's route around Arisaig accessible by water is unexplored. The aim of the trip is to provide a fun and different focus for more experienced sea-kayakers who wish to combine the comfort of a soft bed, good food and a real fire at Glenuig Inn with exploring the waters, beaches and caves of some of the most beautiful shoreline in Britain.

The Bonnie Prince Charlie Trip will run from 2nd – 4th November 2011 with a maximum of five people, and includes the cost of three nights B&B at Glenuig Inn and the hire of a sea-kayak for three days. Total charge £355 (Guiding from Carol Lang ₤235, and 3 nights B&B plus 3 days sea-kayak hire from £120).

For high resolution pictures or more information on Sea Kayak Arisaig or Glenuig Inn contact Peppercorn PR on 0845 217 8757.