With stunning coastal gardens and plenty of botanical beauty, Scotland is a treasure trove of natural wonders – and luxury cruise provider Hebridean Island Cruises is offering one lucky competition winner the chance to experience its magic on its 4+ star Highlands in Bloom tour.

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If you win, you and a guest will embark on a seven-night trip on board the Lord of the Highlands ship, which carries just 38 passengers and boasts a hand-picked crew who will take of your every need. Better still, you’ll get an all-inclusive stay in a deluxe cabin, and have the opportunity to attend two gala drinks, along with three special talks from guest speaker and RHS Vice President, Jim Gardiner.

And when you’re not soaking up the ship’s fabulous atmosphere, ashore, you’ll be able to explore the diverse collection of plants on display in a variety of West Coast and Highlands gardens, including the award-winning Inverewe Garden, as well as enjoy a scenic transit of the Caledonian Canal’s tranquil waters.

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Please note, this cruise takes place between Monday 19 May and Monday 26 May 2025, so you will need to be free on those dates.

Prize details

One lucky winner will win a seven-night trip (for two people) on board the Lord of the Highlands ship.

The prize consists of a stay in a deluxe cabin with tickets to two gala dinners and three special talks on board the ship.

How to enter

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply answer the following question correctly by Friday 31 January 2025.

Please read our competition rules before you enter. Entrants must be UK residents, aged 18 or over.

Terms and Conditions

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  1. The Promoter is Immediate Media Limited.
  2. The BBC Code of Conduct for competitions can be found at https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/code-of-conduct and all BBC magazines comply with the Code.
  3. The promotion is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 18 years or older, except the Promoter’s employees or contractors and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct family members.
  4. The closing date for entries is 23:59 on 31 January 2025.
  5. By entering the promotion, the participants agree:
    (a) to be bound by these terms and conditions;
    (b) that their surname and county of residence may be released if they win a prize; and
    (c) that should they win the promotion, their name and likeness may be used by the Promoter for pre-arranged promotional purposes.
  6. Entrants should enter by answering the question outlined above. Entries received after the closing date of the promotion will not be considered.
  7. Entrants must supply to Immediate Media Company Limited their full name, email address and daytime telephone number. The Promoter will use entrants’ personal details in accordance with the Immediate Privacy Policy (www.immediatemedia.co.uk/privacy-policy).
  8. Only one entry will be permitted per person, regardless of method of entry. Bulk entries made by third parties will not be permitted.
  9. The winning entrant will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all the correct entries after the closing date. The Promoter’s decision as to the winner is final and no correspondence relating to the promotion will be entered into. The Promoter may share the details of the winner with the prize provider for the purposes of fulfilling/delivering the prize.
  10. The prize is for one (1) person to win a seven-night trip (for two people) on board the Lord of the Highlands ship. The prize consists of a stay in a deluxe cabin with tickets to two gala dinners and three special talks on board the ship.
  11. The competition entry is open to entrants aged 18 years or older but exclude employees of the Promoter or its holding or subsidiary company and BBC Gardeners World, their immediate families, anyone connected professionally with the prize draw, or any person where entering this competition breaches any law or regulation of the jurisdiction in which they are resident. In entering the competition, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and eligible to claim the prize.
  12. Only one entry per person will be available.
  13. The winner will be drawn at random on 31st January 2025.
  14. Not included in the prize is flights, travel insurance, any additional meals or accommodation not included in the itinerary, spending money or any travel visas required. The winner will need to make their own travel arrangements to the transfer point as follows: Coach transfers are provided from Inverness airport and Inverness City Centre to Kyle of Lochalsh at the start of the cruise and from the berth in Inverness to Inverness City Centre and Inverness airport at the end of the cruise. For guests wishing to drive, complimentary car parking is available at Inverness Airport with transfers included as per the above. All guests are required to confirm their joining arrangements in advance of travel on the pre cruise questionnaire which will be sent prior to the cruise commencing.
  15. Any unclaimed and/or unused portion of the Prize will be forfeited upon travel completion.
  16. The Prize is strictly non-transferable to another person, trip or redeemable for cash.
  17. The winner will be notified within 30 days of the close of the promotion by email. If the winner cannot be contacted, or fails to respond within 14 days of such notification being sent, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to a runner up, or to re-offer the prize in any future promotion.
  18. There is no cash alternative and the prize will not be transferable. Prizes must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of the same or greater value.
  19. The Promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions or to cancel, alter or amend the promotion at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, or if circumstances arise outside of its control.
  20. The Promoter does not accept any responsibility for lost, delayed or fraudulent entries.
  21. The Promoter excludes liability to the full extent permitted by law for any loss, damage or injury occurring to the participant arising from his or her entry into the promotion or occurring to the winner arising from his or her acceptance of a prize.
  22. The promotion is subject to the laws of England.
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