Thainstone & Tullynessle - Farming Life & Highland Estate Tour

Visit Tullynessle Deer Farm , Thainstone Mart & Craigievar Castle Lunch at Tullynessle Farm & afternoon refreshments included. Scottish resident discount available.

Thainstone – Farming Heritage & Rural Insight

Your journey begins with shore pick-up in Aberdeen (with staggered local collections available), travelling inland to Thainstone — a well-known hub of agricultural life in the North East.

Here, guests are introduced to the region’s farming heritage, gaining insight into livestock, land use and the importance of agriculture to the local economy and culture.

Tullynessle Estate – A Highland Welcome & Exclusive Farm Experience

The experience continues to Tullynessle Estate, where guests are welcomed in true Scottish style with the sound of bagpipes on arrival — a memorable and atmospheric introduction.

Following this, guests are invited to enjoy a carefully curated picnic-style local lunch, prepared exclusively for Your Vibe Tours and set within the estate surroundings — a relaxed and authentic dining moment in the heart of the countryside.

After lunch, guests meet farmer and owner Willie for an exclusive Q&A and storytelling session, offering genuine insight into estate life, deer farming and land management.

The experience continues with a guided tour of the deer farm, including the opportunity to sample homegrown venison — connecting guests directly to the land and its produce.

To complete the visit, guests board a guided vehicle experience into the fields, allowing for up-close photography and extended quiet viewing time with the deer in their natural environment — a rare and memorable wildlife encounter.

Craigievar Castle – A Fairytale Finale

The final stop brings guests to the iconic Craigievar Castle — instantly recognisable for its striking pink façade and widely believed to have inspired Disney’s fairytale castle design.

Here, guests enjoy time to explore, capture photos and hear the stories behind this remarkable landmark.

The experience concludes with a light-hearted toast — a traditional whisky nip or locally produced apple juice — celebrating the day in a truly Scottish setting.

Tour Highlights

Shore pick-up from Aberdeen cruise port
Visit Thainstone – centre of local farming heritage
Arrival at Tullynessle Estate with bagpipe welcome
Picnic-style local lunch on the estate (included)
Meet farmer Willie for exclusive Q&A and storytelling
Guided deer farm tour with venison tasting
Vehicle access into fields for close-up deer viewing
Visit Craigievar Castle – inspiration for Disney’s pink castle
Whisky nip or local apple juice toast included
Small-group, immersive experience

08:45 – 09:15

Guest Collection – Aberdeen & Local Area (TBC)

Shore pick-up at Aberdeen Cruise Port
Optional local collections available (TBC at booking stage)

09:15 – 10:15

Transfer to Thainstone

10:15 – 11:15

Thainstone – Farming Heritage Experience

Insight into local agricultural life
Story-led introduction to Aberdeenshire farming

11:15 – 11:40

Transfer to Tullynessle Estate

11:40 – 12:00

Arrival at Tullynessle Estate – Bagpipe Welcome

12:00 – 13:00

Picnic-Style Local Lunch (Included)

Carefully curated Your Vibe lunch
Relaxed outdoor/estate setting

13:00 – 13:15

Meet Farmer Willie – Q&A & Storytelling

13:15 – 14:15

Deer Farm Tour & Venison Sampling

Guided experience
Learn about deer farming and estate life
Sample homegrown venison

14:15 – 14:40

Guided Vehicle Experience into Fields

Close-up deer viewing
Extended quiet time for photos

14:40 – 15:00

Transfer to Craigievar Castle

15:00 – 16:00

Craigievar Castle – Visit & Toast

Photo opportunities
Storytelling and Disney connection
Whisky nip or local apple juice

16:00 – 17:15

Return Journey to Aberdeen

Vanaf £159 per persoon

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Mei — September

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Blackculphin
Cornhill
Banff
Aberdeenshire
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AB45 2AR

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Aberdeen City Centre

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English

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Agritourism/Farm
Castles
Food and drink
History
Landscapes

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Your Vibe Tours

Our ALL INCLUSIVE immersive tours depart from Aberdeen Harbour Cruise Port. Pre-booked local collection points are also available. Scottish residents will receive a £15 discount – use code LOCAL26 at checkout (you must have a Scottish postcode to be eligible) Every Your Vibe Tour is thoughtfully designed to feel relaxed, personal and easy from start to finish. This isn’t about rushing from place to place, it’s about slowing down, soaking it in and experiencing the real Aberdeenshire. See it, taste it, feel it #explorelikealocal

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