The Royal Cairns which are found in the Balmoral Castle estate, are a collection of stone monuments, erected by Queen Victoria to commemorate family milestones. The most prominent and famous is the 50-foot-high Prince Albert’s memorial Pyramid, a large granite structure and the only pyramid in Scotland. The walk is through stunning forest and features panoramic views of Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside and the Cairngorm Mountains. The tour will be set at your own pace. After the walk we visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel, an attraction in itself, for lunch. After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times (usually open from Oct-Aug) and if time, the stunning Dunnottar ...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour guide.
Pick up from your Aberdeen hotel and accommodation.
Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
Pick up from hotels more than 15 miles from Aberdeen may incur a charge. Contact us for details.
Itinerary
1
Aberdeen
We will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
1 hour
2
Prince Alberts Cairn
We enjoy a beautiful 3 hour walk around all the Royal Cairns in the Balmoral Estate.
3 hours
3
The Fife Arms
After your walk it is time for lunch in the amazing Fife Arms Hotel, a work of art and attraction in itself.
1 hour
4
Balmoral Castle
We visit the world famous Scottish Family Residence.
Please note the castle in not open all year and we visit other castles or a Whisky Distillery during its closed period (which is normally mid August to start of October). Please contact us for dates.
1 hour
5
Dunnottar Castle
The stunning Dunnottar Castle which sits on a headland of impregnable rock in the sea.
1 hour
Private Royal Cairns Walking Tour and Balmoral Castle Tour
Aberdeen
About
The Royal Cairns which are found in the Balmoral Castle estate, are a collection of stone monuments, erected by Queen Victoria to commemorate family milestones. The most prominent and famous is the 50-foot-high Prince Albert’s memorial Pyramid, a large granite structure and the only pyramid in Scotland. The walk is through stunning forest and features panoramic views of Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside and the Cairngorm Mountains. The tour will be set at your own pace. After the walk we visit the amazing Fife Arms Hotel, an attraction in itself, for lunch. After lunch we can visit Balmoral Castle depending on seasonal open times (usually open from Oct-Aug) and if time, the stunning Dunnottar ...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour guide.
Pick up from your Aberdeen hotel and accommodation.
Balmoral Castle - Pay at gate to enter grounds and castle. Pre booking recommended.
Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.
Pick up from hotels more than 15 miles from Aberdeen may incur a charge. Contact us for details.
