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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.
Accommodation not included and we can help with recommendations and offer a hotel booking service. Please contact us.
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up from your hotel, accommodation, train station, airport or cruise liner.
Itinerary
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1St. Andrews
We have a walk around this charming town and visit the famous Cathedral (this 12th Century building is Scotland’s largest and most magnificent medieval church), the Castle, the University Chapel (founded in 1450) and the very famous Old (golf) Course. Cathedral has a small entrance fee.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2St. Andrews
Scottish Lunch in a nice restaurant. Not included in cost.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
An amazing masterpiece dating back to the 14th Century and birthplace of the Queen Mother. Entrance is chargeable.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
4
One of Scotland's and the world's most spectacular ruined castles, Dunnottar is an 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5
We visit the original part of Aberdeen University dating back over 500 years and other fascinating historic buildings and monuments.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
7
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!
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
8
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 castle is usually closed mid August to end of October. Entrance Fee not included. Free in low season.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10Cairngorms National Park
We drive through the majestic Cairngorm National Park from Royal Deeside to Inverness.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
11Loch Ness
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
12Queen's View
A stunning viewpoint overlooking Loch Tummel and beyond to the iconic mountain, Schiehallion. Fit for a Queen and named after one.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
14Edinburgh
Drop off at your Edinburgh accommodation.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Edinburgh to Aberdeen via St Andrews
Aberdeen to Inverness via Royal Deeside
Inverness to Edinburgh via monster hunting and Pitlochry
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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