Scotland Castles, Cattle, and Whisky Tour

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.

What's included:

• Tasting Tour at the Distillery
• Guide / Pick up / Drop off
• Access to Balmoral Castle (option instead of Distillery, subject to seasonal opening times))

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.

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 8 hours

Dunnottar Castle

Stonehaven, AB39 2TL

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.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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 magnificent surroundings. Castle is free to see from outside but charges for internal tours.

1 hour

Aberdeenshire Highland Beef

Lochton of Leys Croft A980, Lochton of Leys, AB31 5QB

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!

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Ballater, AB35 5TB

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.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Estates, , Ballater, AB35 5TB

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included