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- Top Attractions: Highlights of Scotland
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Best Season: Year-round
- Recommended For: All ages and fitness levels
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $250
134 Available Tour Excursions in Northeast Scotland
Visit the City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School - with a double G&T in hand, join us on a Discovery Tour and learn about Aberdeen’s lost distilling heritage, explore the distillery including the restricted production area, find out how you can make your own gin either at the distillery or at home, take part in a Q&A session with the head distiller and finally, enjoy a gin tasting from the range of true Aberdeen gins.
Price: $37.20
Duration: 1 hours
**SELLS OUT IN SUMMER - please book early to avoid disappointment** St Andrews; the home of golf. What better way to discover St Andrews golf legacy and the Old Course than with a local expert! With a local guide, maximise your time in St Andrews on a private tour. Do something different and discover the controversies and quirks of golf, as well as a local insight into the politics of golf in the town. Get the insider scoop to the Royal and Ancient politics from a local outsider - without the bias. From the origins of the sport, and spending time on the 1st, 17th & 18th fairways, finish off with a photo on the famous Swilken Bridge, discover our incredible legacy with your local guide. You'll also see where some of the most famous shots in golf history took place (The Sands of Nakajima, Eisenhower on the Old Course etc.). Discover: Royal and Ancient Club Royal and Ancient Golf Museum 1st Tee & Fairway Putting Green 17th Green 18th Fairway Swilken Bridge …and many more hidden gems!
Price: $177.71
Duration: 1 hours
We take our time to make the very best of your time with us. Little roads and flexible journeys to get you away from the well worn paths with a rolling tale of the tour including some singing and the possibility of meeting local people. A very comfortable and quiet vehicle with excellent access. Guides are experienced, careful drivers who know their home and love to share it with you.
Price: $819.67
Duration: 4-10 hours
An introduction to our premium Single Malt whiskies, journeying from bourbon maturation to sherry finishes and an elusive ‘mystery dram’! This is a unique and educational experience in one of the world's most prestige hotels, a truly unforgettable day. You'll learn about single malt and how it is produced and matured by expert distillers. You will learn how to nose and taste single malt and blended whiskies and you will come away with an appreciation of the processes and techniques used in the production of Scotch.
Price: $30.31
Duration: 0 hours
Guided by the Head Distiller, craft and distil your very own 70cl bottle of Scottish Gin. Using premium organic alcohol and botanicals from around the world, including the flavourful Macedonian Juniper, you’ll create a traditional gin recipe before going on to choose from over 100 different botanicals to make a unique gin, designed by you. Discover how Aberdeen Gin is authentically distilled in the heart of the city. Enjoy drinks throughout and taste samples of true small batch artisan gin – both London Dry and Fruit Gins. Finally, choose the strength of your gin. Bottle your gin. Now the tough part…naming your gin. The event concludes with a surprise cocktail to celebrate you have become an Aberdeen Distiller!
Price: $123.98
Duration: 2 hours
In this tutored gin tasting, led by the Head Distiller, you’ll have the opportunity taste the traditional gin botanicals (Juniper, Coriander, Angelica, Orris) as single distillates, training your palette to the individual flavours that make gin…gin. This is an essential skill for any gin connoisseur! Sample the range of small batch Aberdeen Gin expressions (London Dry and Fruit gins). Challenge yourself with the mystery single distillate – will you be the first to guess the botanical? The event concludes with a G&T of your choice – choose any gin from the range or perhaps one of the single distillates you’ve enjoyed during the event. All of the distillates / gins have been crafted using premium organic alcohol – luxuriously smooth. Once you’ve finished the tasting you’ll gain the ability to recognise the flavours that make up gin. Take this knowledge home, explore your gin shelves and enjoy your very own tasting with the skills you’ve learned during this Gin Tasting Masterclass.
Price: $67.50
Duration: 1 hours
This is a private tour for your group only. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer and we will take you on a tour to areas that are stunning and interesting. A suggested itinerary depending on hotel location: -Old Aberdeen - Fascinating medieval history -Dunnottar Castle - one of the worlds' most iconic -Crathes Castle - 16th century masterpiece & amazing gardens -Lunch at nice restaurant -Royal Lochnagar Distillery/Glen Garioch Distillery Tasting tour (included in the cost of the tour) or Balmoral Castle, if open to the public. Not both entrance fees are included. Choose your own itinerary. Pick up/drop is included. See exclusions for distance surcharges. Access to the castle interiors and Distillery Tasting Tours are subject to seasonal opening times. Access to most castles grounds is free, except Balmoral. Please contact us for details. You must be over 18 to taste the whisky during the Distillery tour but younger people are welcome.
Price: $402.26
Duration: 7-8 hours
Time Exposure Travel will take you on a walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen. In Old Aberdeen some the areas we will explore include the buildings of the 15th Century University, at 12th Century Cathedral with an amazing heraldic ceiling and a dark secret, other fascinating areas and even visit a secret graveyard very few locals even know about. Tours can be tailored to suit. Please note access to the Chapel interiors is subject to availability and seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.
Price: $68.19
Duration: 2 hours
The Original St Andrews Photo Shoot Tour is a first of its kind professional photo shoot for all visitors to St Andrews and locals. You might be an individual, couple or family wishing to have your St Andrews experience documented, and have a professional photographer capture unique moments in this historic town. I can offer a shorter version of the tour if you cannot spare the 2 hours for the full tour, but the price will remain the same, so to get the best value out of the tour I highly recommend you sign up for the full tour. Please note this is a walking tour. The meeting point to begin the Tour will be the benches near to the Martyrs Monument opposite the Scores Hotel.
Price: $89.54
Duration: 2 hours
Door to door pick up/drop off and Private Tour. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning, interesting. Itinerary may depend on hotel location: -Crathes Castle - 16thC marvel & amazing gardens -Balmoral Castle - Scottish home to the Royal Family (not open all year) -Lunch at nice restaurant -Craigievar Castle - Iconic Pink Disney Castle -Dunnottar Castle - one of the world's most iconic Whisky distillery Tasting Tour option - please contact us. We are happy to change the itinerary to suit you. See exclusions for pick up distance surcharges. Most castles are free to see from the outside, except Balmoral. Interior tours are chargeable and subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details. Please note Balmoral is not open all year. Alternative castles and attractions can be visited.
Price: $819.67
Duration: 8-9 hours
Discover Aberdeen's local history and culture on this 1.5 hour walking tour with a local guide, available every day any time. Discover Aberdeen's rich history from being a small fishing settlement to the centre of oil for Europe. Make your way through some of the oldest streets, explore tunnels and retrace the steps of some of Aberdeen's most important figures in our (sometimes very dark) history. You'll also discover the amazing street art that has overtaken Aberdeen and has become a huge part of the culture. From unassuming corners to major buildings, there’s art around every turn and your guide knows just where to find the best of the best.
Price: $172.20
Duration: 1 hours
The early inhabitants of the northeast of Scotland were the Picts, and they have left their lasting footprints on our landscape. On this tour we will delve into their lives, their history and how they became the People of Alba. Throughout the tour we discover the legacy of ancient heritage and hear stories and folklore that shaped their beliefs and continue to be told today. This is a unique, off the beaten path tour that will take you into undiscovered corners of Aberdeenshire.
Price: $136.38
Duration: 7 hours
Embark on the "St Andrews scenic stroll: A walking experience," a tour meticulously designed to immerse you in the rich history and picturesque landscapes of this captivating Scottish town. This journey takes you through centuries-old, cobbled streets, offering breathtaking views of the renowned Old Course, the iconic University of Saint Andrews, and the architectural marvel of St. Salvator's Chapel. We'll wander through the majestic ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral and Castle, where you'll get a glimpse of Scotland's turbulent past. With engaging narration from your local guide, you'll unlock the secrets and stories of St Andrews, deepening your understanding of its historic significance. Ideal for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike, this walking tour promises an unforgettable exploration of the town's most cherished landmarks.
Price: $200.06
Duration: 2 hours
Experience the magical Cairngorms in winter! With this fully bespoke experience you can choose what type of walk or skills course your group would like to do. Book with confidence that you will be hiring a local, 5 star rated, guiding company! We provide all of the technical equipment required for your trip, along with pre event tips too. If you are an adventure seeker who would like to have some fun in the snow this is the ideal trip for you!
Price: $482.16
Duration: 8 hours
A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous and iconic castles in Scotland (Aberdeenshire is spoilt with its number). The day is fully guided by your driver and or castle staff. We go to a castle for lunch. 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 required changes. As of Sep 2023 Balmoral have extended their opening dates. Glamis is open Spring to Winter. Contact us for details. If you would like to visit a distillery instead of a castle, please let us know so we can book a tasting tour. Advance booking required for distilleries. Most castles grounds are free to access (except Balmoral) 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.
Price: $866.51
Duration: 9-11 hours
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.
Price: $756.30
Duration: 9-10 hours
Mary Queen of Scots, Hilary Clinton and Alice in Wonderland - just a few of the people who have visited St Andrews to extraordinary consequences. Follow in their footsteps as I take you round some of the town's best known sites and tell you some of the lesser known stories. You'll find out why Prince William was almost turned down for his first flat, where the last relics of St Andrew can be found and why the people of St Andrews spent £5,000 on a statue of a cat. Along the way, you'll get a sense of what makes this sleepy seaside town tick and why there is something rotten at its core. This audio tour takes you on 3.5 km walk around the highlights of the town. It takes just over an hour without stopping but you can pause the tour whenever you choose. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Price: $7.99
Duration: 1 hours
Book your Private Arrival Transfer from Aberdeen Dyce Airport (ABZ) to Aberdeen hotel or address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers
Price: $59.32
Duration: 0 hours
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