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Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

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9 to 11 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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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.

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.
  • 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.
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station or cruise liner. We are happy to pick you up anywhere, but for Hotels outside Aberdeen, a pick up surcharge applies as per below, in exclusions.

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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

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 £15 (includes access to the gardens).
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Balmoral Castle

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. (£18.50 pp). As of Sept 2023 they have extended the opening dates. Please contact us for details/dates.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Fife Arms

Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch, surrounded by amazing art in this sumptuous Scottish themed destination hotel. Strictly subject to availability as very popular venue.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Glamis Castle

This stunning castle has 650 years of history and is famously the birth place of the Queens Mother. (£10 pp). Open March to October. You can enjoy this castle for free but to go inside costs £16. Please contact us re opening dates.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Dunnottar Castle

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 £10pp.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

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 (£20 pp).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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.
  • 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 £20, 30-60 miles £40

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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