Wagglehill & Delgatie Castle - Highland Coos, Heritage & Hidden Stories

Step ashore and experience the heart of Aberdeenshire through an immersive small-group tour combining hands-on farm encounters, heritage dining and creative experiences within a historic castle setting.

Carefully curated to deliver authentic, face-to-face connections, this experience offers exclusive access, meaningful storytelling and fully inclusive elements — creating exceptional value for guests seeking more than a traditional sightseeing tour.

Your journey begins with shore pick-up in Aberdeen (with staggered local collections available), travelling through the Aberdeenshire countryside to Wagglehill Farm.

Guests are welcomed for a truly special and exclusive experience not open to the public or any other tour operators. Access is granted solely to Your Vibe Tours through a long-standing relationship with owner Amanda, built over years of collaboration through Your Vibe Events markets.

This personal and immersive visit allows guests to:

• Meet Amanda and hear her story firsthand
• Get up close with Highland cattle — feed, brush and interact
• Gain insight into farm life, animal care and rural traditions

A highlight moment is time to pause and fully take in the Aberdeenshire countryside, enjoying tea or coffee served with locally made shortbread, a much-loved regional speciality.

Leaving the farm, the journey continues through the town of Turriff, where guests are introduced to one of the area’s most famous and light-hearted tales — the story of the Turriff cow, now commemorated as a sculpture in the town centre.

This storytelling moment adds a layer of local character and charm, bringing the landscape to life.

Arriving at Delgatie Castle, guests step into a setting rich in history and atmosphere.

A private dining space is reserved exclusively for Your Vibe Tours guests, offering a relaxed and welcoming environment to enjoy a locally inspired lunch. A selection of traditional Scottish options is served, including Cullen skink or alternative soups alongside sandwiches — all included.

In the afternoon, guests are invited into the Ballroom of the castle for a workshop experience, designed to reflect the immersive style of Your Vibe Tours:

• Grounding wellness session inspired by the peaceful surroundings
• or
• Creative workshop led by a local maker, offering a hands-on activity with a take-home keepsake

This element allows guests to slow the pace, engage creatively and experience the castle in a unique and memorable way.

Guests also have time to explore the grounds and capture photos, completing a well-rounded heritage experience.

• Shore pick-up from Aberdeen cruise port
• Exclusive access to Wagglehill Farm (not open to the public)
• Meet the farmer and enjoy hands-on Highland cow interaction
• Coffee/tea with locally made shortbread in a countryside setting
• Scenic journey through Aberdeenshire with local storytelling
• Hear the famous tale of the Turriff cow
• Visit Delgatie Castle with exclusive private dining room
• Traditional Scottish lunch included
• Workshop experience in the castle ballroom
• Small-group, slow tourism 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)
• Meet your Your Vibe Tours host and driver

09:15 – 10:30

Scenic Transfer to Wagglehill Farm

• Travel through Aberdeenshire countryside
• Introduction to the region and overview of the day

10:30 – 12:30

Wagglehill Farm – Exclusive Highland Cow Experience

• Private access not open to the public or other tour operators
• Meet owner Amanda and hear her story
• Get up close with Highland cattle – feed, brush and interact
• Insight into farm life and animal care

Signature Moment:

Pause and take in the Aberdeenshire countryside with tea or coffee and locally made shortbread — a relaxed and memorable highlight of the tour

12:30 – 13:00

Transfer via Turriff to Delgatie Castle

• En route storytelling including the famous Turriff cow tale, now commemorated as a sculpture in the town

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch at Delgatie Castle

• Private dining space reserved exclusively for Your Vibe Tours guests
• Enjoy a traditional lunch:
• Cullen skink or alternative soup options
• Sandwich selection
• Time to relax and enjoy the castle surroundings

14:00 – 15:30

Castle Ballroom Workshop Experience

• Hosted in the Ballroom of Delgatie Castle

Guests take part in one of the following immersive experiences:

• Grounding wellness session inspired by the historic setting
• or
• Creative workshop led by a local maker, with a take-home keepsake
• Time for photos and to explore elements of the castle

15:30 – 17:00

Return Journey to Aberdeen

• Relaxed transfer back
• Drop-off at cruise terminal and pre-arranged local points (TBC)