A great private tour (your group only) that explores stunning castles, coastal curiosities, caves, Count Dracula and an opportunity to taste Cullen Skink.
Our day starts with one of Scotland’s most impressive castles, Dunnottar, perched on a headland of impregnable rock. We then head to an 800-year-old fortress called Fyvie Castle. Lunch is a superb restaurant in the historic coastal town of Cullen. Here you will have the opportunity to try the world-famous Cullen Skink.
After lunch it is Bow Fiddle Rock, an outstanding natural feature, then the famous village of Pennan, as seen in the movie “Local Hero”. Then the unique geological feature called the Bullers of Buchan and after the dramati...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour guide
Pick up/Drop off from/at your hotel and accommodation in Aberdeen
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.
Please contact us about our guest pickup service from areas outside the Aberdeen City area.
Castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
Aberdeenshire Castles and Wild Coastal Trail Private Day Tour
Aberdeen
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A great private tour (your group only) that explores stunning castles, coastal curiosities, caves, Count Dracula and an opportunity to taste Cullen Skink.
Our day starts with one of Scotland’s most impressive castles, Dunnottar, perched on a headland of impregnable rock. We then head to an 800-year-old fortress called Fyvie Castle. Lunch is a superb restaurant in the historic coastal town of Cullen. Here you will have the opportunity to try the world-famous Cullen Skink.
After lunch it is Bow Fiddle Rock, an outstanding natural feature, then the famous village of Pennan, as seen in the movie “Local Hero”. Then the unique geological feature called the Bullers of Buchan and after the dramati...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour guide
Pick up/Drop off from/at your hotel and accommodation in Aberdeen
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.
Please contact us about our guest pickup service from areas outside the Aberdeen City area.
Castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours.
We will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
5 minutes
2
Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle is one of the world’s most impressive and is located on a headland of impregnable rock in the sea. A must for all visitors.
1 hour
3
Fyvie Castle
Fyvie Castle is a grandiose 800-year-old fortress in the heart of Aberdeenshire that dates back to the 13th century. Please note the interior is not open all year. Please contact us for details.
1 hour
4
Cullen
The historic village of Cullen is your stop for lunch in a lovely restaurant and an opportunity to try “Cullen Skink”, in Cullen.
1 hour
5
Bow Fiddle Rock
Bow Fiddle Rock is an outstanding natural Sea Arch and a unique coastal feature resembling the tip of a violin bow.
30 minutes
6
Pennan
Pennan is tiny fishing village which nestles at the at the bottom a cliff and features in the classic movie “Local Hero”.
30 minutes
7
Bullers of Buchan
The Bullers of Buchan are a spectacular 30 meter deep collapsed sea cave which formed a huge circular “pot”. A bird watchers haven.
30 minutes
8
Slains Castle
Slains Castle is a dramatic 16th century (even though it is called "New") ruined castle perched on a clifftop and famously the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
1 hour
9
Newburgh Seals Beach
Seal Beach is a large expansive beach and sand dune system that has been home to a wild colony of 100’s of Gray Seals for centuries.
