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Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip
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Non-refundable
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7 to 8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
An amazing private tour that provides a true taste of Scotland.
Historic Castles, Highland Cows & Whisky.
Feel the history, taste the beef and drink a dram.
Dunnottar Castle is one of the world's most iconic castles, impregnably built on a sheer headland.
Crathes, a stunning 16th century Castle with amazing gardens.
We offer you the chance to learn about and meet our native breed of cattle and have a Beef lunch.
Enjoy an amazing tasting tour around 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.
Most castle grounds are free to visit, but charge for interior tours. The stepped entrance at Dunnottar, requires a degree of fitness.
You must be over 18 to taste the whisky.
What's Included
- Tasting Tour at the Distillery
- Guide / Pick up / Drop off
- A beef lunch is provided by the farm. No vegetarian option available.
- Access to Balmoral Castle (option instead of Distillery, subject to seasonal opening times))
- Castles free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
- Snacks and drinks not included
- Gratuities not included
- Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 10mls from city £20, more than 40mls £40. Payable on the day.
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:30 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station, or cruise liner.
What To Expect
Dunnottar Castle
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.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crathes Castle
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Aberdeenshire Highland Beef
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
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
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.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Balmoral Castle
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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
- Over 8's for farm tour and over 18's for distillery tour
Operated by Time Exposure Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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