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Private Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery Tour

Inverness, Scotland
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from $1,029.36 per group (up to 3)

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Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle Gardens
Balmoral Castle
Crathie Kirk
Royal Lochnagar Distillery

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10 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Let us take you to the Scottish Castle that has been lived in by every King & Queen since Queen Victoria in 1856. You will be able to walk through the grounds and visit the State Room in the castle. Then we will visit Crathie Kirk which has been attended by the Royal Family since Victorian times. Finally onto Royal Lochnagar Distillery for a tour or tasting or both. The distillery, opened in 1845, is one mile from the castle and sits at the foot of the Cairngorm mountains.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation if previously agreed if in Inverness or en route
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fee to Balmoral Castle and Gardens.
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We will pick you up from your accommodation if we have agreed this with you, or the front of the Columba Hotel, whichever is most suitable

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Grantown-on-Spey (pass by)

Our outward journey will take you through the small town of Grantown on Spey. Grantown-on-Spey is a town in the Highland Council Area, historically within the county of Moray. It is located on a low plateau at Freuchie beside the river Spey at the northern edge of the Cairngorm mountains, about 20 miles south-east of Inverness
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Tomintoul

We will have a short toilet/coffee stop in the the village which lies close to the banks of the River Avon and is said by some to be the highest village in the Scottish Highlands
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balmoral Castle

Let us take you to the castle that has been lived in by every king & queen since Queen Victoria in 1856. You will be able to walk through the grounds and visit the State Room in the castle.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Crathie Church

Crathie Kirk is a small Church of Scotland parish church in the Scottish village of Crathie, best known for being the regular place of worship of the British royal family when they are in residence at the nearby Balmoral Castle
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Royal Lochnagar distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery based on the Abergeldie Estate, near Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside. It is close to the mountain Lochnagar. The distillery is in the Highland whisky-producing area of Scotland. The distillery holds a Royal Warrant.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Corgarff Viewpoint

The innovative Watchers Art Installation which sits on the Lecht Road and offers spectacular views towards Corgarff Castle
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carrbridge

Carrbridge is a village in Badenoch and Strathspey in the Scottish Highlands. It has the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands and ancient pine forests
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour is not available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time fro your ship to sail
  • Vehicle is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Travel time is included in the total duration.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation if previously agreed if in Inverness or en route.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • A professional, local Scottish, kilted driver guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
  • Entrance Fee to Balmoral Castle and Gardens.
  • Tour and Tasting Fees at Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Cost £22 for a tour and tasting.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery Tour is as follows:

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Private transportation
  • Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation if previously agreed if in Inverness or en route
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • A professional, local Scottish, kilted driver guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fee to Balmoral Castle and Gardens.
  • Tour and Tasting Fees at Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Cost £22 for a tour and tasting.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour is not available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time fro your ship to sail
  • Vehicle is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Travel time is included in the total duration.
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