Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Lunch A beef lunch is provided by the farm.
- Tasting Tour at the Distillery
- Access to Balmoral Castle (option instead of Distillery, subject to seasonal opening times))
- Guide / Pick up / Drop off
- Snacks Snacks and drinks not included
- Castles free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
- Gratuities not included but welcomed
- Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 10mls from city £20, more than 40mls £40. Payable on the day.
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station, or cruise liner.
What To Expect
Dunnottar Castle
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crathes Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Aberdeenshire Highland Beef
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Balmoral Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Over 8's for farm tour and over 18's for distillery tour
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-91620P12
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