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Door to door pick up/drop off & Private Tour with driver/guide.
Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning as they are interesting. Our suggested itinerary covers four castles, all very different to each other and 1000’s of years of history.
-Crathes Castle–A 16thC marvel with amazing gardens
-Balmoral Castle–The Scottish home to the Royal Family (not open all year)
-Lunch at lovely restaurant
-Craigievar Castle–The iconic Pink Disney Castle
-Dunnottar Castle-one of the world's most iconic and a must see
Whisky distillery Tasting Tour option - contact us.
We are happy to change the itinerary to suit you and route may depend on hotel location.
Most castles are free to see from the outside, except Balmoral. Interior tours are chargeable and subject to seasonal opening times. Contact us for details.
Please note Balmoral is not open all year. Alternative castles & attractions can be visited.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation, train station or cruise liner in the Aberdeen area . Hotels far outside Aberdeen City, a pick up surcharge applies as per below in exclusions.
Itinerary
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1Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Balmoral Castle
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. (£18.50 pp). Please note Balmoral is usually open April to Mid August.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
We can stop at lovely restaurant like this or similar for a traditional Scottish lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
This iconic pink Scottish castle, which is packed with history, armour and art and said to be the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. Dating back to the 16th Century, this iconic tower house is among the best preserved and the most loved in Scotland.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Dunnottar Castle
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 to go inside costs £10.00pp.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- 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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