Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven AB39 2TL Scotland

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Crathes Castle, Banchory AB31 5QJ Scotland

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.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Aberdeenshire Highland Beef, Lochton of Leys Croft A980, Lochton of Leys, Banchory AB31 5QB Scotland

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!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Ballater AB35 5TB Scotland

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Balmoral Castle, Balmoral Estates, Ballater AB35 5TB Scotland

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.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Over 8's for farm tour and over 18's for distillery tour"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience 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"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 7 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station, or cruise liner.

Ports

• Aberdeen Harbour, N Pier, Aberdeen AB11 5HB, UK

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Lunch - A beef lunch is provided by the farm. No vegetarian option available.
• Tasting Tour at the Distillery
• Guide / Pick up / Drop off
• Access to Balmoral Castle (option instead of Distillery, subject to seasonal opening times))
• Entry/Admission - Balmoral Castle
• Entry/Admission - Aberdeenshire Highland Beef
• Entry/Admission - Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Not Included

• Castles free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
• Snacks - 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.

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