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Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip

New8 hBy Time Exposure Travel
Highland Cow (Coo)

About this activity

An amazing private tour that provides a true taste of Scotland.

Historic Castles, Highland Cows & Whisky.

Feel the history, taste the beef & drink a dram.

Dunnottar Castle, one of the world's most iconic, impregnably built on a sheer headland.

Crathes, a stunning 16thC Castle with amazing gardens.

We offer you the chance to learn about and meet our native breed of cattle and have a Beef lunch at a working Highland Cow Farm.

Enjoy a tasting tour at 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.

Castles are free to visit, but charge for interior tours. Dunnottar can be seen in its full glory from near the car park. To go inside involves a long staircase.

18+ to taste 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)
  • ✓A beef lunch is provided by the farm.

Not included

  • ✕Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door to go inside.No pre booking.
  • ✕Snacks and drinks not included other than stated
  • ✕Gratuities not included but welcomed
  • ✕Pick up surcharges for Hotels more than 20mls from Aberdeen £20, 40-60mls £40. Payable on the day.

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
  • Over 8's for farm tour and over 18's for distillery tour

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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