Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip

7–8 hours Private tour

Highland Cow (Coo) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

An amazing private tour that provides a true taste of Scotland.

Historic Castles, Highland Cows & Whisky.

Feel the history, taste the beef & drink a dram.

Dunnottar Castle, one of the world's most iconic, impregnably built on a sheer headland.

Crathes, a stunning 16thC Castle with amazing gardens.

We offer you the chance to learn about and meet our native breed of cattle and have a Beef lunch at a working Highland Cow Farm.

Enjoy a tasting tour at The Royal Lochnagar or The Glen Garioch Distillery, both produce a world class single malt Scotch.

Balmoral Castle is an option instead of the distillery (subject to seasonal opening times).

All tours can be tailored to suit and the farm and distillery are subject to seasonal opening times and require advance booking. Please contact us for details.

Castles are free to visit, but charge for interior tours. Dunnottar can be seen in its full glory from near the car park. To go inside involves a long staircase.

18+ to taste whisky.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Time Exposure Travel

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tasting Tour at the Distillery
Included: Guide / Pick up / Drop off
Included: Access to Balmoral Castle (option instead of Distillery, subject to seasonal opening times)
Included: A beef lunch is provided by the farm.

Not included

Not included: Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door to go inside.No pre booking.
Not included: Snacks and drinks not included other than stated
Not included: Gratuities not included but welcomed
Not included: Pick up surcharges for Hotels more than 20mls from Aberdeen £20, 40-60mls £40. Payable on the day.

Itinerary

Dunnottar Castle

1 h 30 min

Dunnottar Castle is one of the world's most iconic castles, impregnably built on a sheer headland, just south of Aberdeen. It features 1400 years of history and the Vikings and William Wallace (Braveheart) fought battles here. Free to see from outside but charges for internal tours.
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

one hour

Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings. Castle is free to see from outside but charges for internal tours.
Aberdeenshire Highland Beef

2 hours Admission 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!
Royal Lochnagar Distillery

1 h 30 min Admission included

The world famous, Royal Lochnagar distillery, which was established in 1845, is a single malt Scotch whisky producer based near Balmoral Castle or The Glen Garioch Distillery, one of Scotland's oldest. You will be able to learn how it is made and sample some drams. Tours are £20pp.
Balmoral Castle

one hour Admission included

If you rather visit this iconic castle instead of the distillery we can arrange a tour. Balmoral 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 from September 2023 it has extended its opening dates. Please contact us for details.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Leonardo Inn Hotel Aberdeen Airport
Aloft by Marriott Aberdeen TECA
Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen
Travelodge Aberdeen Bucksburn
Premier Inn Aberdeen City Centre Hotel
Craighaar Hotel
Rox Hotel Aberdeen
Siberia Hotel
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

and 73 more pickup points

We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station, or cruise liner.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.