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Stonehaven

Dive into the charming coastal town of Stonehaven, where cobbled streets meet fresh sea breezes! Stroll along the picturesque harbor, savor fish and chips at a cozy eatery, and explore the stunning Dunnottar Castle perched dramatically on cliffs. With friendly locals and breathtaking sunsets, this hidden gem is a delightful escape you won’t want to miss!

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Culture4.8/5

Dunnottar Castle

Ruined stone buildings cling to a rocky headland at this castle above the North Sea. You can walk among them, hearing waves below and climbing staircases that still thread through the ruins.

Landmark4.7/5

Stonehaven Harbour

Stonehaven's harbor holds private boats beneath the surrounding cliffs. Metal sculptures line the beach beside the pier.

Landmark4.5/5

Stonehaven Heated Open Air Swimming Pool

Stonehaven's heated open-air pool uses seawater. In the shallow end, pumps send warm water around you.

Culture4.7/5

Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum

This museum fills Stonehaven's 16th-century tolbooth, once a prison and courthouse. One display describes babies baptized through its window during the Covenanter period.

Landmark4.6/5

Stonehaven War Memorial

Landmark4.6/5

Stonehaven Beach

Cafe$$$4.7/5

The Villa Café Coffee Shop

Cafe$$4.7/5

Café Noir Coffee house

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Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a fabulous private tour to amazing castles, historic areas and a whisky distillery in areas that are stunning as they are interesting. All the castles, are different to each other and cover 1000’s of years of history. This is a private tour for your group only. Suggested itinerary -Dunnottar Castle - one of the world's' most iconic -Crathes Castle - 16th century masterpiece & amazing gardens -Lunch at nice restaurant -Royal Lochnagar Distillery/Glen Garioch Distillery/Fettercairn Distillery for a tasting Tasting tour -Instead of a distillery, Balmoral Castle may be an option (contact us) -Old Aberdeen - Fascinating medieval history Pick up/drop off is included. Access to the castle interiors and Distillery Tasting Tours are subject to seasonal opening times. Access to most castles grounds is free, except Balmoral. You must be over 18 to taste the whisky during the Distillery tour but younger people are welcome.

$502.83

5/5

48 h

Edinburgh: Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle and the Northeast Coast

Our 2-day tour starts at 09:00 from Edinburgh. Passing the iconic Forth Bridges, we head to Dundee, known for its V&A Museum. We continue north to Montrose for lunch, famous for seafood. Next, St Cyrus and Dunnottar Castle await, offering rugged coastline views and rich history. In Stonehaven, explore the town before heading to Aberdeen for overnight stay. Day 2 begins with a visit to Crathes Castle west of Aberdeen, renowned for its gardens and history. Lunch in Ballater precedes our tour of Balmoral Castle, the Highland retreat of the British Monarchy. Heading south, we stop at Devil’s Elbow for Highland vistas and wildlife spotting. After a break in Perth, known for its ancient history, we return to Edinburgh via the Forth Bridges, concluding our journey.

$225.59

5/5

Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Private Tour

Door to door pick up/drop off & Private Tour with driver/guide. 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 four castles, all very different to each other and 1000’s of years of history. -Crathes Castle–A 16thC marvel with amazing gardens -Balmoral Castle–The Scottish home to the Royal Family (not open all year) -Lunch at lovely restaurant -Craigievar Castle–The iconic Pink Disney Castle -Dunnottar Castle-one of the world's most iconic and a must see Whisky distillery Tasting Tour option - contact us. We are happy to change the itinerary to suit you and route may depend on hotel location. Most castles are free to see from the outside, except Balmoral. Interior tours are chargeable and subject to seasonal opening times. Contact us for details. Please note Balmoral is not open all year. Alternative castles & attractions can be visited.

$949.94

5/5

Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous & iconic castles in Scotland, Crathes, Balmoral, Glamis & Dunnottar. (Aberdeenshire is spoilt with castles). The day is fully guided by your driver/guide and or castle staff. Lunch is in superb local restaurant. This is a private tour for your party & includes pick up/drop off. The route and itinerary can be changed to suit. Please advise us of any changes. Balmoral have extended their opening dates from Oct to Aug. Glamis is open Spring to Winter. Contact us for details. If you would like to visit a distillery instead of a castle, let us know so we can book a tasting tour. Advance booking required for distilleries. Most castles grounds are free to access (except Balmoral & Glamis) but all charge for internal tours. All attractions subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details. Please note at Dunnottar there is a gentle slope from carpark to see it, but to go inside there is a long staircase.

$1,031.48

5/5

9 h

Private Balmoral Walking Tour to Queens Secret Cabin & the Castle

Deep in the stunning Ballochbuie Forest (part of the Kings’ Balmoral Estate) lies the “Honka House”. This log cabin was a gift from Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic spot for the Royal's ever since. Near the retreat are the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt, over which Queen Victoria had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today. The tour will be set at your own pace and there will opportunities to stop and admire the views. Our tour also takes us over the famous 18thC Invercauld Bridge. After the walk the can visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel for lunch. The hotel is an attraction in itself. After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times and if time, the stunning Crathes Castle. Please contact us re dates. The walk is available all year, even if the Royal Family are in residence. Please note the walk is an approx 4.5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths.

$455.27

5/5

5 h

Aberdeen Half Day: Crathes Castle & Highland Boundary Geology

Discover one of Scotland's most beautiful castles and gardens, paired with the geological story of the Dee Valley and Highland Boundary — all in a single half-day from Aberdeen. This relaxed half-day tour (with convenient cruise pickup at Aberdeen South Harbour) takes you to Crathes Castle, the 16th-century tower house at the gateway to Royal Deeside, with its famous walled gardens and ancient yew hedges. Along the way you'll walk metamorphosed ocean-floor rocks more than 600 million years old, see panoramic views across the Highland Boundary Fault, and explore Stonehaven's coastal geology. Your guide is Steve Adams, a geologist with 45 years of experience and a knack for making rocks come alive. He'll show you why Royal Deeside looks the way it does — how the River Dee carved its valley, why Crathes stands exactly where it does, and how Scotland's contrasting landscapes were forged along this single great fault line. No geology background needed. Most of our guests don't have one.

$129.11

5/5

4 h 30 mins

Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more

A private guided tour / shore excursion through Aberdeenshire’s castles, landscapes, and history with a knowledgeable local guide. Explore Dunnottar Castle, Crathes Castle plus more in Scotland’s Historic Heartlands. 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 sea. Crathes Castle and Gardens - A beautifully preserved 16thC castle on Royal Deeside. Drum Castle – An impressive 14thC historic medieval stronghold. Old Aberdeen - St Machar’s Cathedral (14thC), 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.

$247.34

4.9/5

96 h

4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Feel like a lord or lady as you wander through castles and manor houses. Stride ancient battlefields like a sword-wielding Highlander. And relive Scotland’s history defining moments of conceit and treachery as you listen to your driver-guide’s epic tales. On this tour, you’ll join the ranks of esteemed history lovers while you travel through glens and mountain passes. You visit Scotland’s most impressive castles, tower forts, and palaces. And you even get a chance to visit a distillery that was started by one of the pioneering women in the whisky industry. This small group tour is your ticket into Scotland’s medieval past and royal history.

$1,113.27

4.8/5

3 h 30 mins

Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside Private Half-day Castle Tour

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.

$224.24

Aberdeenshire Castles Cows and Whisky Private Day Trip

An amazing private tour that provides a true taste of Scotland. Historic Castles, Highland Cows & Whisky. Feel the history, taste the beef & drink a dram. Dunnottar Castle, one of the world's most iconic, impregnably built on a sheer headland. Crathes, a stunning 16thC Castle with amazing gardens. We offer you the chance to learn about and meet our native breed of cattle and have a Beef lunch at a working Highland Cow Farm. Enjoy a tasting tour at The Royal Lochnagar or The Glen Garioch Distillery, both produce a world class single malt Scotch. Balmoral Castle is an option instead of the distillery (subject to seasonal opening times). All tours can be tailored to suit and the farm and distillery are subject to seasonal opening times and require advance booking. Please contact us for details. Castles are free to visit, but charge for interior tours. Dunnottar can be seen in its full glory from near the car park. To go inside involves a long staircase. 18+ to taste whisky.

$800.45

168 h

7 Day Very Best of Scotland Private Tour from Edinburgh

An amazing week-long private guided tour (your group only) which gives you a true flavour of a wonderful country. Castles, History, Highland Cows, culture, whisky, beautiful scenery, monsters, boat cruises, mountain walks, great food, shopping, Palaces, wildlife & Whisky tasting are some of the options in this amazing private tour. We pick you up from your airport or hotel and then will take you on a true coast to coast experience, which also includes famous islands and 3 famous movie locations (Harry Potter, Highlander and Prometheus). We will book everything for you to ensure a seamless tour with each day being more impressive than the previous. Sit back relax and enjoy a trip of lifetime. Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening. We are happy to change the itinerary to suit your own requirements and is also dependant on times/location of pick up/drop off.

$5,638.51

72 h

3 Day Edinburgh St Andrews Aberdeen Inverness Private Tour

Castles, Highland Cows, culture, beautiful scenery, monsters, boat cruise, great food & Whisky tasting are options in this amazing 3-day private tour. Day 1. Pick you up from your Edinburgh Hotel and head towards Aberdeen via St Andrews. Day 2. We head along Royal Deeside via an iconic castle to a Highland Cow Farm. We then visit Balmoral Castle / Royal Lochnagar Distillery, before driving through the Cairngorm Mountains to Inverness. Day 3. We hunt for the Loch Ness monster before making our way to Edinburgh via Pitlochry, the Queens View and the House of Bruar. Accommodation not included and we can help with recommendations and offer a hotel booking service. Please contact us. This is a private tour for your group only and can be changed to suit. Attractions are subject to seasonal opening, contact us for details.

$2,947.68

144 h

6 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour From Edinburgh

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that. We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see the most beautiful scenery, hunt for monsters on the best boat cruise, taste superb local food, visit the best Scottish shop, visit movie locations and hopefully see lots of wildlife. This private tour (for your group only) is unique opportunity to discover Scotland whilst being expertly curated by your driver/guide. The itinerary/locations can be changed to suit and please let us know your preferences and we will be happy to create your own tour. We pick you up from the airport or hotel and then will take you on a true coast to coast experience and will have everything booked in advance. Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening. Highlights include: St Andrews Glamis Castle Dunnottar Castle Highland Cows Balmoral Castle Inverness Loch Ness Culloden Eilean Donan Castle Isle of Skye Glenfinnan Blair Castle Scone Palace Whisky

$5,135.67

96 h

4 Day Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour from Edinburgh

The Best of Scotland Private Guided Tour is literally that. We visit the best Castles and Palaces, meet Highland Cows, drink the best whisky, see the most beautiful scenery, hunt for monsters on the best boat cruise, taste superb local food, visit the best Scottish shop, and hopefully see lots of wildlife. This private tour (for your group only) is unique opportunity to discover Scotland whilst being expertly curated by your driver/guide. The itinerary/locations can be changed to suit and please let us know your preferences and we will be happy to create your own tour. We pick you up from the airport or hotel and then will take you on a true Scottish experience and we will have everything booked in advance for you. Some attractions are subject to seasonal opening.

$3,328.20

6 h

6 Hour Private Aberdeenshire Castle and Historic Building Tour

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. Lunch at lovely local restaurant. 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

$337.03

8 h

Private Royal Deeside and Castles Day Tour from Aberdeen

Explore Royal Deeside, the stretch of Aberdeenshire the Royal Family have loved for generations, on a relaxed private day tour from Aberdeen. Your local driver takes you out along the River Dee to grand castles such as Crathes and Balmoral, through pretty villages like Ballater and Banchory, and up towards the edge of the Cairngorms, with plenty of stops for photos and fresh air. You travel in a comfortable, unmarked minibus or car, just your own group, so the day runs at your pace. Castle interiors and gardens are there to enjoy if you wish, paid on the day, and your driver is happy to shape the route around what you most want to see.

$747.45

5/5

Private Tour - Edinburgh to St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle & Dundee

Visit the east coast of Scotland with a kilted Scotsman! Your Tour starts by visiting South Queensferry alongside the river Forth before moving on to the historic town of St Andrews, the home of golf, with Scotlands first university. Dunnottar Castle is simply incredible and your guide will bring it's history to life and capture the moment for you on a professional camera! Enjoy time with your guide to learn about and visit the best of Dundee, Scotlands 4th largest city! We appreciate you may have had a long day before the tour so we have decided to give your group the option of starting anywhere between 8-9am. Once you have booked we will contact you to confirm your pick-up/drop off time and location.

$788.22

5/5

120 h

5-Day Outer Hebrides & the Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Embark on a Rabbie’s 5-Day Outer Hebrides & Scottish Highlands tour from Edinburgh for an immersive Scottish adventure. This small-group journey offers an authentic experience of Scotland's rugged beauty, rich history, and vibrant Gaelic culture. You'll explore the Isle of Lewis, home to the ancient *Callanish Standing Stones, and the pristine beaches of Luskentyre, often dubbed Scotland's "Maldives" . With knowledgeable guides and comfortable transportation, this tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking a deeper connection with Scotland's heritage. The experience includes your an excellent choice of guesthouse (B&B) or 3-star Hotel accommodation in Ullapool, Stornoway and Inverness. Whether you're interested in ancient ruins, scenic landscapes, or local culture, this adventure promises memories that will last a lifetime

$1,502.54

5/5

Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour

We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour Details. All are subject to availability and most distilleries require advance booking for a Guided Tasting Tour, but not for just a tasting. On a Distillery Tasting Tour you will learn the secrets of how Scotland's most famous drink is crafted and then you have the opportunity to sample the beautiful offerings. We can recommend which distilleries to visit if required, but wherever we take you, you know you can sit back and relax and let us do the driving. Some of the most popular distilleries on Speyside are Macallan, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Aberlour, Glenfarclas, Ballindalloch, Balvenie and GlenAllachie. We will book the internal guided tasting tours for you and invoice you separately via PayPal. We will also book you in to a great local restaurant for lunch. Option to include a Castle or Cooperage Tour. Please contact us for details.

$930.92

5/5

8 h 30 mins

Aberdeen Private Buchan Coast Tour with Qualified Guide

Welcome to A Path Less Known Tours! I'm Jamie, your qualified STGA Green Badge tourist guide, and I'd love to show you Scotland's spectacular Buchan Coast. Join me on a private 8.5-hour tour from Aberdeen, exploring dramatic cliffs, beaches and historic fishing villages. Discover Gardenstown, Crovie and Pennan, where generations of fishing families shaped coastal life. We'll also explore the maritime heritage of Fraserburgh and Peterhead. I'll share local stories and history that bring this coastline to life. Depending on your interests and available time, we can visit Slains Castle and Troup Head, with opportunities for wildlife watching, photography and lunch. Puffins may be seen during their breeding season, but sightings aren't guaranteed. With a maximum of seven guests, enjoy a relaxed, private experience with your own qualified local guide. I look forward to showing you a path less known!