Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip

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What You’ll Experience
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7 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 7 guests
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Explore stunning castles, meet Highland cows, and sip whisky on this private day tour. Visit Dunnottar and Crathes Castles, and a whisky distillery or Balmoral Castle. Tailored experiences.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 You Get

Tasting Tour at the Distillery
Guide / Pick up / Drop off
Lunch
A beef lunch is provided by the farm.
Castles free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
Snacks
Snacks and drinks not included
Gratuities not included but welcomed

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Over 8's for farm tour and over 18's for distillery tour
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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Dunnottar Castle

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

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 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Aberdeenshire Highland Beef

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 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
4

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Balmoral Castle

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 hourAdmission Ticket Included

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We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station, or cruise liner.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

from  $1,283.76 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in United Kingdom Time.
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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Earliest available date: June 2, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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