3-Day Edinburgh St Andrews Aberdeen Highlands (Cows) Inverness Private Tour

3-Day Edinburgh St Andrews Aberdeen Highlands (Cows) Inverness Private Tour

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Overview

Castles, Highland Cows, culture, beautiful scenery, monsters, boat cruise, great food & Whisky tasting are options in this amazing 3-day private tour.

Day 1. Pick you up from your Edinburgh Hotel and head towards Aberdeen via St Andrews.
Day 2. We head along Royal Deeside via an iconic castle to a Highland Cow Farm. We then visit Balmoral Castle / Royal Lochnagar Distillery, before driving through the Cairngorm Mountains to Inverness.
Day 3. We hunt for the Loch Ness monster before making our way to Edinburgh via Pitlochry, the Queens View and the House of Bruar.

You need to book your own hotels in Aberdeen and Inverness and we can help with recommendations.

We require the details of your hotel.

This is a private tour for your group only and can be changed to suit.

Attractions are subject to seasonal opening, contact us for details.

Activity location

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
- St. Andrews, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
- St. Andrews, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

Private tour for your group only
Lunch
Most castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
Pick up / drop off from your hotel or accommodation.
Guide
Transport in minivan
Accommodation (please book your own).
Internal Castle Tours. Some have free access to the their grounds.
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews tour £15.00pp.
Attractions subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.
Loch Ness Boat Tour £30 per person

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh to Aberdeen via St Andrews

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews

2h
Admission ticket not included

Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Your tour will take place around the 1st, 17th and 18th holes of the Old Course where you will be able to walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links. Not included in cost.

St. Andrews

Scottish Lunch in a nice restaurant. Not included in cost.

St. Andrews

We have a walk around this charming town and also have a visit to famous Cathedral. This 12th Century building is Scotland’s largest and most magnificent medieval church. Cathedral has entrance fee.

Dunnottar Castle

1h
Admission ticket not included

One of Scotland's and the world's most spectacular ruined castles, Dunnottar is a ancient medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this castle for free, but there is a charge to visit the interior.

Aberdeen

Drop off at your Aberdeen Hotel

Day 2: Aberdeen to Inverness via Royal Deeside

6 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Old Aberdeen

We visit the original part of Aberdeen University dating back over 500 years and other fascinating historic buildings and monuments.

Crathes Castle

1h
Admission ticket not included

Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings. Extra cost to go inside.

Aberdeenshire Highland Beef

2h
Admission ticket included

An amazing opportunity to visit a Highland cattle working farm and meet Scotland's native breed. You will be able to photograph the cows, learn about their history and sample succulent Premium Aberdeenshire Highland Beef during lunch!

Balmoral Castle

2h
Admission ticket not included

This iconic castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. A must on all visitors to see list. Please contact us re opening dates which as of Sept 2023 have been extended. Entrance Fee not included.

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Instead of a castle you may wish to visit the world famous Royal Lochnagar distillery, which was established in 1845. It is a single malt Scotch whisky producer based near Balmoral Castle. You will be able to learn how it is made and sample some drams. Always requires advance booking. Extra cost to go inside.

Cairngorms National Park

We drive through the majestic Cairngorm National Park from Royal Deeside to Inverness.

Day 3: Inverness to Edinburgh via monster hunting and Pitlochry

4 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Loch Ness

3h
Admission ticket not included

Take a cruise down the impressive Loch Ness. You might spot the infamous monster “Nessie” and you will be able to explore centuries of history at Castle Urquhart, which over looks the water. Extra cost to go inside.

Queen's View

A stunning viewpoint overlooking Loch Tummel and beyond to the iconic mountain, Schiehallion. Fit for a Queen and named after one.

The House of Bruar

House of Bruar House of Bruar is department store like no other and is located in the heart of beautiful Perthshire. It stocks an amazing range of Scottish Country Clothes (masterfully crafted luxury textiles including cashmere, merino and lambswool), gifts, art and many other selected products.

Edinburgh

Drop off at your Edinburgh accommodation.

Location

Activity location

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
- St. Andrews, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
- St. Andrews, United Kingdom

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