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Private Coastal History, Dunnottar Castle and Distillery Tour
- Duration8 hours
- Max Travelers7 people
- CategoryAdditional fees, Agent Low Quality Product
Overview
Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer.
On this tour we bring together one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, Dunnottar, Scotland’s Crown Jewels (which were the reason for it being put under siege), the ancient church where they were hidden and some fine whisky and lunch.
A suggested itinerary depending on hotel location:
Old Aberdeen (Fascinating medieval history ) then the iconic Dunnottar Castle which has a wealth of history and is perched on an impregnable rocky headland. We then travel south to Kinneff Old Church where the “Scotland’s Honours” (Scotland’s Crown Jewels) were hidden in 1651 after being smuggled out of Dunnottar Castle. Arbikie Highland Distillery for a Tasting tour and lunch.
See exclusions for distance surcharges.
Access to the castle interiors and Distillery Tasting Tours are subject to seasonal opening times and have admission fees. Access to most castles grounds is free.
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What's included
Distillery Tasting Tour.
Lunch
Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions and time of year.
Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen.
All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details
What's Not included
Pick up surcharges - Hotels more than 20mls outside Aberdeen city-u00a320. 30-60mls-u00a340.
No drinks/food/snacks other than stated are included in the cost.
Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.
Itinerary
Door to door Pick up /drop off.nOld Aberdeen is a myriad of buildings and streets dating back to the 15th Century. Highlights include King's College Old Town House and St Machar's Cathedral.
One of Scotland's and the worlds most spectacular castles, Dunnottar is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date back to between the 13th and 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (u00a312 pp)
The famous Kinneff Old Church is where the u201cScotlandu2019s Honoursu201d (a crown, sword and sceptre dating from the 15th century) were hidden in 1651. Oliver Cromwell had besieged the castle in an attempt to acquire them, but they had been smuggled out by a ministeru2019s wife pretending to gather seaweed. A amazing but rarely seen part of Scottish History.
We have tasting tour and lunch at the Arbikie Distillery, which is a true field to bottle operation as they grow their own crops. You will be able to learn how they are made and sample some spirits and taste their lovely homemade food at lunch.
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour duration includes traveling time
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.