Aboyne Private Castle and Distillery Tour

This is a private tour for your group only. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer and we will take you on a tour to areas that are stunning and interesting.
A suggested itinerary depending on hotel location:

-Old Aberdeen - Fascinating medieval history
-Dunnottar Castle - one of the worlds' most iconic
-Crathes Castle - 16th century masterpiece & amazing gardens
-Lunch at nice restaurant
-Royal Lochnagar Distillery/Glen Garioch Distillery Tasting tour (included in the cost of the tour) or Balmoral Castle, if open to the public.

Choose your own itinerary.

Pick up/drop is included. See exclusions for distance surcharges.

Access to the castle interiors and Distillery Tasting Tours are subject to seasonal opening times. Access to most castles grounds is free, except Balmoral. Please contact us for details.

You must be over 18 to taste the whisky during the Distillery tour but younger people are welcome.

What's included:

• Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside.
• Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.
• Whisky Distillery Tasting Tour
• Route and timings will depend on starting point and your choice of attractions and time of year.
• All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations chosen from Tour Details

Not included:

• No meals / snacks / drinks are included in cost
• Castle interior tours not included in cost. Many free to see from outside.
• Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 10mls from Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 8 hours

Dunnottar Castle

Stonehaven, AB39 2TL

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. (£9.50 pp)

1 hour

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

Banchory, AB31 5QJ

Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in the magnificent surroundings of Royal Deeside. You can enjoy this castle for free but an internal tour is chargeable. (£14.50 pp)

1 hour

Aboyne

Aboyne

We can stop at lovely restaurant on the banks of the River Dee for a traditional Scottish lunch.

1 hour

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Ballater, AB35 5TB

We have tasting tour at the Royal Lochnagar or the Glen Garioch Distillery, depending on availability (included in cost). Both distilleries have illustrious histories and produce amazing Scotch . You will be able to learn how it is made and sample some drams.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Estates, , Ballater, AB35 5TB

An option instead of the distillery. Please advise at time of booking. 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 all visitors to see list. Please note as of September 2023 Balmoral Castle has extended its opening dates. Please contact us for details and availability.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Aberdeen

Aberdeen

Above is an example itinerary. Actual itinerary will depend on accommodation location, what you would like to see and availability.

1 hour