Dunnottar Castle

© J. Robertson

Kincardineshire, Scotland

Castle tour along Deeside

There are over 300 ruined and active castle dating back to the 14th century in the North East of Scotland. In between there are many other sites including stone circles, waterfalls and distilleries.

The area has lot of examples of amazing castles, distilleries and scenery combined with quality accommodation for visitors. There are numerous cafes and restaurants offering local fayre to suit any preference.

Royal Deeside extends from Aberdeen up the the Cairngorm Nature reserve and the Castle in Balmoral. Good examples of the history of the area include Crathes castle near Banchory. Crathes is the ancestral home of the Burnett family since 1323, when King Robert the Bruce gave the land at Crathes to Alexander as a reward for his support in various battles.

The tour can also encompass Burn o Vat walk, Falls of Feugh and Royal Lochnagar distillery in Braemar if time allows.

From £120 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

March — November

Contact details

Historic Deeside Journeys

Duthie Terrace
Mannofield
Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
AB10 7PS

Tour information

Starting

  • Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Length

1 Day

Transport

  • Driver guide

Type

  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Castles
  • History
  • Landscapes

Tour prices


From £120 Per Adult

Prices are subject to change depending on season

Tour Stops

Historic Deeside Journeys

Tour company information

Historic Deeside Journeys

Private driver tour guide company based in Aberdeen, Scotland with a focus on bespoke tours of the North East of Scotland for groups of up to 8 people. Sites on the coast, Royal Deeside and Speyside include castles, distilleries, museums and local villages. Trips to sites further afield can be included on any tour including Sterling castle, Loch Ness, Inverness and Glen Coe. Collection from hotels or cruise ships is available. The owner is a native of Aberdeen, but lived in the Middle/Far East and the USA for a number of years. We hope to provide an memorable experience for our guests.

Opening times

Tours available all year round, depending on weather conditions

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