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A castle with a large spherical mound in front. 1
A castle with a central tower, a stone entrance, and a well-maintained lawn. 2
A castle with turrets, a flag, and well-manicured gardens. 3
By Time Exposure Travel

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is CHF 355 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning as they are interesting. Our suggested itinerary covers three castles, all very different to each other and 1000’s of years of history.

    This is a private tour for your group only. You can also choose your own itinerary.

    Our suggested itinerary includes:

    • Dunnottar Castle- One of the world's most iconic castles impregnably built on a sheer headland.
    • Drum Castle - A stunning 13th Century Castle dating back to Robert The Bruce.
    • Crathes Castle and Gardens - A 16th Century masterpiece on Royal Deeside.

    Most castle grounds are free to visit, but charge for interior tours and are all subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.

Activity location

  • Dunnottar Castle
    • Dunnottar Castle Lodge
    • AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dunnottar Castle
    • Dunnottar Castle Lodge
    • AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom

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Aberdeenshire Private Half Day

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Mini Van
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:00
Price details
CHF 358.01 x 1 AdultCHF 358.01
Paid at activityCHF 30.38
Total
Price is CHF 388.39
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Most castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours
  • Inclusions
    Pick up /Drop off
  • Inclusions
    Private guide and transportation
  • Exclusions
    No food/drinks/snacks are included in the cost.
  • Exclusions
    Pick up surcharges. Hotels more than 20mls from Aberdeen £20, 40-60mls £40. Payable on the day.
  • Exclusions
    Crathes Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.
  • Exclusions
    Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at door if you wish to go inside. No pre booking.

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Dunnottar Castle

  • 30m
One of Scotland's and the worlds most spectacular castles, Dunnottar is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date back to the 15th and 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages.

Crathes Castle

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings

Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

  • 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Dunnottar Castle
    • Dunnottar Castle Lodge
    • AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Dunnottar Castle
    • Dunnottar Castle Lodge
    • AB39 2TL, Stonehaven, United Kingdom

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