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Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Explore Dunnottar Castle, Crathes Castle & Scotland’s Historic Heartlands.

Discover Aberdeenshire’s most spectacular castles and historic sites on a fully guided private tour from Aberdeen.

With a private guide, you don’t just see Aberdeenshire—you experience it on a carefully paced private journey designed to help you connect with the places you visit.

Dunnottar Castle - One of Scotland’s most iconic castles, dramatically set on an impregnable rocky headland in the North Sea.
Crathes Castle and Gardens - A beautifully preserved 16th century castle on Royal Deeside.
Drum Castle – An impressive 14th century historic medieval stronghold.
Old Aberdeen - St Machar’s Cathedral (14th century), and King’s College (15th century) offer a glimpse into Scotland’s academic and religious past.

Every tour is exclusive to your group only.

Most castle grounds are free to visit, but charge for interior tours.

Attractions are subject to seasonal opening times and please contact us for details.

What's Included

  • Castles free to see from outside and may charge for internal tours
  • Route and timings will depend on your accommodation starting point and your choice of attractions.
  • Pick up from within Aberdeen area
  • Meals / Snacks not included in cost
  • Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from city £20, 40-60mls £40. Payable on the day.
  • Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
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We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Aberdeen City, Aberdeen train station or from your cruise liner. Accommodation out with Aberdeen City may incur an additional pick up surcharge.

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Dunnottar Castle

One of Scotland's and the worlds most spectacular castles, Dunnottar is a ruined medieval fortress located upon an impregnable rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date back to between the 13th and 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. The castle is free to see but to go inside costs £9.50 pp.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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 the magnificent surroundings of Royal Deeside.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

Dating back to Robert the Bruce in the 14th century, Drum, with its dark history is "must see" on the castle trail as is it's 18th-century gardens, including a rose garden and arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Aberdeen

Fascinating and ancient buildings dating back hundreds of years
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Aberdeenshire Private Half Day Castle & Historic Building Tour?

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. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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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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  • Castles free to see from outside and may charge for internal tours
  • Route and timings will depend on your accommodation starting point and your choice of attractions.
  • Pick up from within Aberdeen area
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  • Private Transport and driver/guide
  • Meals / Snacks not included in cost
  • Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from city £20, 40-60mls £40. Payable on the day.
  • Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
  • Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.

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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
  • Operated by a business

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