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Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeenshire
Crathes Castle
Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire
Crathes Castle
Crathes Castle

Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour

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Overview

This is a private tour for your group only. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer and we will take you on a tour to areas that are stunning and interesting.

A suggested itinerary depending on hotel location:

-Old Aberdeen - Fascinating medieval history
-Dunnottar Castle - one of the worlds' most iconic
-Crathes Castle - 16th century masterpiece & amazing gardens
-Lunch at nice restaurant
-Royal Lochnagar Distillery/Glen Garioch Distillery Tasting tour (included in the cost of the tour) or Balmoral Castle, if open to the public.

Choose your own itinerary.

Pick up/drop is included. See exclusions for distance surcharges.

Access to the castle interiors and Distillery Tasting Tours are subject to seasonal opening times. Access to most castles grounds is free, except Balmoral. Please contact us for details.

You must be over 18 to taste the whisky during the Distillery tour but younger people are welcome.

Activity location

  • Dunnottar Castle
    • Dunnottar Castle Lodge
    • AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dunnottar Castle
    • Dunnottar Castle Lodge
    • AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Wed, 1 May
Please choose a different date

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMost castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
  • What's includedWhat's includedWhisky Distillery Tasting Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoute and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions and time of year.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo meals / snacks / drinks are included in cost
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCastle interior tours not included in cost. Many free to see from outside.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPick up surcharges - Hotels more that 10mls from Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Dunnottar Castle
  • 1h
One of Scotland's and the worlds most spectacular castles, Dunnottar is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date back to between the 13th and 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (£9.50 pp)
Crathes Castle
  • 1h
Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in the magnificent surroundings of Royal Deeside. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (£14.50 pp)
Aboyne
  • 1h
We can stop at lovely restaurant on the banks of the River Dee for a traditional Scottish lunch.
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We have tasting tour at the Royal Lochnagar or the Glen Garioch Distillery, depending on availability (included in cost). Both distilleries have illustrious histories and produce amazing Scotch . You will be able to learn how it is made and sample some drams.
Balmoral Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
An option instead of the distillery. Please advise at time of booking. 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 note as of September 2023 Balmoral Castle has extended its opening dates. Please contact us for details and availability.
Aberdeen
  • 1h
Above is an example itinerary. Actual itinerary will depend on accommodation location, what you would like to see and availability.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDunnottar Castle
    • Dunnottar Castle Lodge
    • AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDunnottar Castle
    • Dunnottar Castle Lodge
    • AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom

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