Edinburgh to Aberdeen via St Andrews

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - Join an expert guide on a tour of the world’s most famous golf course. Your tour will take place around the 1st, 17th and 18th holes of the Old Course where you will be able to walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player’s eye view of the fabled links. Not included in cost.

St. Andrews - Scottish Lunch in a nice restaurant. Not included in cost.

St. Andrews - We have a walk around this charming town and also have a visit to famous Cathedral. This 12th Century building is Scotland’s largest and most magnificent medieval church. Cathedral has entrance fee.

Dunnottar Castle - One of Scotland’s and the world’s most spectacular ruined castles, Dunnottar is a ancient medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland near Stonehaven. The surviving buildings date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, but was originally fortified in the Early Middle Ages. You can enjoy this castle for free, but there is a charge to visit the interior.

Aberdeen - Drop off at your Aberdeen Hotel

Aberdeen to Inverness via Royal Deeside

Old Aberdeen - We visit the original part of Aberdeen University dating back over 500 years and other fascinating historic buildings and monuments.

Crathes Castle - Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings. Extra cost to go inside.

Aberdeenshire Highland Beef - An amazing opportunity to visit a Highland cattle working farm and meet Scotland’s native breed. You will be able to photograph the cows, learn about their history and sample succulent Premium Aberdeenshire Highland Beef during lunch!

Balmoral Castle - This iconic castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. A must on all visitors to see list. Please contact us re opening dates which as of Sept 2023 have been extended. Entrance Fee not included.

Royal Lochnagar Distillery - Instead of a castle you may wish to visit the world famous Royal Lochnagar distillery, which was established in 1845. It is a single malt Scotch whisky producer based near Balmoral Castle. You will be able to learn how it is made and sample some drams. Always requires advance booking. Extra cost to go inside.

Cairngorms National Park - We drive through the majestic Cairngorm National Park from Royal Deeside to Inverness.

Inverness to Edinburgh via monster hunting and Pitlochry

Loch Ness - Take a cruise down the impressive Loch Ness. You might spot the infamous monster “Nessie” and you will be able to explore centuries of history at Castle Urquhart, which over looks the water. Extra cost to go inside.

Queen’s View - A stunning viewpoint overlooking Loch Tummel and beyond to the iconic mountain, Schiehallion. Fit for a Queen and named after one.

The House of Bruar - House of Bruar
House of Bruar is department store like no other and is located in the heart of beautiful Perthshire. It stocks an amazing range of Scottish Country Clothes (masterfully crafted luxury textiles including cashmere, merino and lambswool), gifts, art and many other selected products.

Edinburgh - Drop off at your Edinburgh accommodation.

• Private tour for your group only
• Lunch
• Pick up / drop off from your hotel or accommodation
• Guide
• Transport in minivan
• Most castles are free to see from outside but charge for internal tours

• Accommodation (please book your own).
• Internal Castle Tours. Some have free access to the their grounds.
• The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews tour £15.00pp.
• Attractions subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.
• Loch Ness Boat Tour £30 per person

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.

You need to book your own hotels in Aberdeen and Inverness and we can help with recommendations.

We require the details of your hotel.

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.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.