Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Dunnottar Castle
- Scenic drive through Royal Deeside
- Visit Braemar's picturesque village
- Discover Balmoral Castle's surroundings
- Enjoy panoramic Scottish landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Dunnottar Castle
- Visit to Royal Deeside's scenic spots
- Transportation from Aberdeen
- Meals and personal expenses
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with limited food options.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a waterproof jacket in case of rain.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- We welcome up to 16 passengers on board. However, in order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Dunnottar Castle: We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- The total duration of the tour includes the travel to destination, duration in each attractions and comfort breaks along the way
Traveler reviews
Wonderful tour in the region around Aberdeen.
What a wonderful time. We were privileged to have Darryl for our driver/guide and he knocked it out of the park. Very knowledgeable, yet personable. On top of that he happily accommodated our need to get back to the cruise port in a timely manner. We expected to have to take a shuttle for our last leg and he seamlessly adjusted the tour to drop us directly at the port. Thanks Darryl!
A beautiful view, but no need to go inside.
A beautiful view, but no need to go inside. Like many Scottish castles, Dunnottar is best admired from the outside for the panorama, but visiting the empty interior wall sections is not necessary.
Excellent Route, Enhanced
Excellent route, enhanced by an impromptu extra stop at Craigievar Castle. Expert, knowledgeable, and personable driver/guide.
Great tour
Highly recommend this day trip! Dunnottar Castle is absolutely breathtaking, and exploring Royal Deeside was a fantastic way to see the Scottish countryside. Our guide Alan was knowledgeable, engaging, and kept everything moving at a good pace. A must-do if you’re in the area.
Darryl was very...
Darryl was very informative and we were taken to a lot of interesting spots. Time range for each stop is adequate and we enjoyed the full adventure.