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Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip

New To The Site! Aberdeen, Scotland

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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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))
  • Snacks Snacks and drinks not included
  • Castles free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
  • Gratuities not included but welcomed
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Meeting and Pickup

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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.
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1 hour 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.
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1 hour • 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!
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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.
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1 hour 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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip?

A: This tour 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 tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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.

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What's Included

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  • LunchA 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
  • SnacksSnacks 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.

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour 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 tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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