Scottish castle trail in Aberdeenshire
Excursions & day trips

Scottish castle trail in Aberdeenshire

Free cancellation
Language: English, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 9 hours
Do this because
  • Travel deep into Castle Country and discover Aberdeenshire's iconic castles
  • Step back in time as you get an insight into Scottish life way back in the day
  • Follow in the footsteps of the famous clans as you visit three of Scotland's famous castles
What to expect

Aberdeenshire boasts the highest number of castles in Scotland with an astounding 263 in the region. A few of these castles remain unchanged even today whilst others have been modernized and brought into the 21st century. You'll hit the road and travel deeper into Castle Country to discover some of Aberdeenshire's most iconic castles and learn more about their history from your driver guide.

Dating as far back as the 13th century, the ruins of these castles tell tales of intense clan rivalries and invasions from near and far, each providing a little insight into Scottish life way back in the day. Each castle is unique and was built depending on wealth and status at the time. Some of them may look familiar as these famous fortresses have often been used as the backdrop in famous films and the odd few are still used as family homes. You'll visit three castles, Craigievar Castle, Castle Fraser and Fyvie Castle, and have the chance to really dive into their past.

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What's included
  • check Pay-as-you-go phone
  • check Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Driver guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Health/travel insurance
Where
Meeting point:
You'll be picked up and dropped off on at your accommodation within the Moray Speyside or Inverness area.
What to remember
  • This tour permits a maximum of 8 participants
  • Entrance to Craigievar Castle, Castle Fraser and Fyvie Castle is £14.50 for adults and £11.00 for concessions
  • Please note that the tour provider will confirm the final itinerary once places and times have been decided. You will then be able to book your tours and tickets or the tour provider can help you with this. You should be prepared to pre-book all your attractions and experiences in advance due to new capacity restrictions in place on many premises including some restaurants
  • Please note that the choice of castles, attractions and distilleries that can be visited is directly related to the time needed to travel between sites, opening hours and availability of pre-booked slots where applicable. It is highly recommended that you check the attraction opening dates and times on its official website before planning your trip as many castles and attractions have seasonal hours and have adapted their visiting operations. The tour provider can help you with this
  • Your driver/guide will meet you at the reception or door of your accommodation 15 minutes prior to your departure time which is usually ariund 8.00am. This will be confirmed according to your itinerary that will be based around your attraction reservations
  • You'll be given a pay-as-you-go mobile phone so that you can communicate easily with your driver if needed
  • Scottish weather is unpredictable, please bring some warm clothing, an umbrella and comfortable shoes
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Provider
More in Moray Tours and Transport
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 24 hours before, you can still receive a 85% refund.

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