Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour


7 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Minimum age: 8


A private tour around Aberdeenshire to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles, historic areas and a whisky distillery in areas that are stunning as they are interesting. All the castles, all very different to each other and cover 1000’s of years of history. This fabulous day out is a true flavour of Scotland.

This is a private tour for your group only.

A suggested itinerary, which depends on your hotel location:

-Dunnottar Castle - One of the world's most iconic castles
-Crathes Castle - 16th century castle with amazing gardens
-Lunch at nice restaurant
-Royal Lochnagar Distillery/Glen Garioch Distillery/Fettercairn Distillery - Enjoy a fantastic Whisky Distillery Tasting Tour (included in cost).

We can also include Balmoral Castle instead of the Distillery (subject to seasonal opening times).

Please note access to the castle interiors and Distillery tours are subject to seasonal opening times. Access to most castles grounds is free, except Balmoral Castle. Interior Castle tours are charged for. Please contact us for details.

You must be over 18 to taste the whisky during the Distillery tour but younger people are welcome.

Pick up / drop off included. Hotels outside Aberdeen City may incur additional pick up charge.

What's included?

    All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details.

    Distillery Tasting Tour
    Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions.
    Pick up / drop off at your Aberdeen Hotel / Accommodation (Pick from hotels outside Aberdeen City may incur additional charge as per exclusions).

    Exclusions

      No meals / snacks included in cost
      Castle interior / castle guided tours not included (most castles are free to see from the outside except Balmoral).
      Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 10mls from Aberdeen City £20, 30-60mls £40. Payable on the day.

      Please note
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Animals or pets allowed
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • Not recommended for people with back problems
      • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
      • We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station or cruise liner. Hotels outside Aberdeen, a pick up surcharge applies as per below in exclusions.
      What to bring

        Camera 

        Walking shoes

        Clothing suitable for weather