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Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen
- Duration9 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- CategoryAdditional fees, Agent Low Quality Product
Overview
A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous & iconic castles in Scotland, Crathes, Balmoral, Glamis & Dunnottar. (Aberdeenshire is spoilt with castles). The day is fully guided by your driver/guide and or castle staff.
Lunch is in superb local restaurant.
This is a private tour for your party & includes pick up/drop off.
The route and itinerary can be changed to suit. Please advise us of any changes.
Balmoral have extended their opening dates from Oct to Aug. Glamis is open Spring to Winter. Contact us for details.
If you would like to visit a distillery instead of a castle, let us know so we can book a tasting tour. Advance booking required for distilleries.
Most castles grounds are free to access (except Balmoral & Glamis) but all charge for internal tours.
All attractions subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.
Please note at Dunnottar there is a gentle slope from carpark to see it, but to go inside there is a long staircase.
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What's included
Pick up from your Aberdeen hotel, accommodation, train station or cruise liner.
Private minivan and private diver/guide.
Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions.
What's Not included
Lunch
Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
Glamis Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door to enter castle. No Pre booking.
Pick up surcharge -Hotels 10mls from Aberdeen u00a320, 30-60 miles u00a340
Itinerary
Pick up from your Aberdeen hotel / accommodation.
Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings. You can enjoy this castle for free, but to go inside costs u00a315 (includes access to the gardens).
This iconic castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. A must on many visitors to see list. (u00a318.50 pp). As of Sept 2023 they have extended the opening dates. Please contact us for details/dates.
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch, surrounded by amazing art in this sumptuous Scottish themed destination hotel.nStrictly subject to availability as very popular venue.
This stunning castle has 650 years of history and is famously the birth place of the Queens Mother. (u00a310 pp). Open March to October. You can enjoy this castle for free but to go inside costs u00a316. Please contact us re opening dates.
One of Scotland's and the world's most spectacular ruined castles, Dunnottar is a ancient medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this castle for free, but to go inside costs u00a310pp.
OPTION: Instead of a castle you may wish to visit the world famous, Royal Lochnagar distillery, which was established in 1845. Please let us know. It is a single malt Scotch whisky producer based near Balmoral Castle. You will be able to learn how it is made and sample some drams. Always requires advance booking (u00a320 pp).
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.