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Step into the heart of Aberdeenshire on a private journey where Scotland’s history, legends, and whisky traditions come alive. Your relaxed itinerary gives you time to explore Crathes Castle, a fairytale fortress surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful gardens. Inside, stories echo through every room from whispered ghost tales to the Horn of Leys, gifted to the Burnett family by Robert the Bruce in 1323.
Continue to Glen Garioch Distillery (pronounced “Geery”), one of Scotland’s oldest Highland single malt distilleries. Founded in 1797, it offers an authentic tour and a relaxed tasting where you can savour the craftsmanship behind each dram. This experience blends heritage, storytelling,
At Cairngorm Tours, our mission is to create authentic, memorable tours that connect you with the real Scotland. This experience is crafted for travellers who want more than sightseeing they want stories, heritage, and moments they’ll talk about long after they return home.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
For hotel pick-up, your driver-guide will meet you at your hotel reception. For harbour pick-up, please meet at the private hire point near your cruise ship on the quayside. We will confirm the pickup location and time via email before your tour.
Itinerary
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Glen Garioch Distillery tour followed by a Tasting of Glen Garioch whisky
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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Stroll through the historic walled garden and see the yew hedges from 1702. Tour the 16th-century castle with its turrets, towers, oak panels, and painted ceilings. See the Horn of Leys, gifted to the Burnett family by Robert the Bruce in the 14th century.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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