Taste of Aberdeenshire
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We are surrounded by a gorgeous, diverse landscape and this tour will show you a snapshot of what the area has to offer. As well as discovering our natural beauty, this tour will include some of our iconic Scottish locations including whisky and castles. For an authentic tasting experience, we visit Fettercairn Distillery and Dunnottar Castle, one of our more impressive castles. As part of the tour, you will be invited to enjoy samples of some of our great food and drink produced in the northeast of Scotland.7 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Sample of our local food & drink
Entry to the distillery and tasting
Entry to Dunnottar Castle (£12.00)
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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Falls of Feugh
Falls of Feugh Bridge, Banchory, United KingdomWhere the Feugh tributary joins the river Dee near Banchory, the waters rushed over a jumble of boulders and rock steps to form an attractive set of cascading rapids with an old stone road bridge over the top. These are the Falls of Feugh, and while not particularly high, they’re a popular beauty spot for locals and Aberdonians alike.
The falls have a reputation for being an ideal spot to watch salmon running upstream. During autumn and after heavy rain is usually the best time, but of course there are no guarantees!
20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Cairn O'Mount Viewpoint
Laurencekirk, United KingdomCairn o' Mount is the name of a prehistoric round cairn in Aberdeenshire, it is also the name of the 455m hill the cairn stands on. The scenic and winding road takes us through National Forestry Woodlands to heath land and heather covered hillsides. The route passes along Clachnaben and its granite Tor which is a popular walking trail, to the top of the hill we you are treated to spectacular views over the Aberdeenshire countryside. We like to call it our highlands in miniature as it offers similar landscapes and views only on a smaller scale.20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free3
Sir Alexander Ramsay, the founder of the distillery, was one of the Scottish landowners who campaigned to license Scotch Whisky distillation and in 1824, he was one of the first to apply for a license, and the Fettercairn distillery was opened.
Fettercairn lies in the heart of rich farming land and is in a beautiful rural setting which has always attracted visitors. This distillery has a unique still shape, which creates their iconic character, and it works closely with local barley producers and using their own spring water.
This visit will include a tour of the distillery as well as a tasting of two of their whiskies in their visitor centre.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Stonehaven
Stonehaven, United KingdomStonehaven was originally a fishing village south of Aberdeen but has evolved into a Victorian resort town in the 1800s. You will be taken on a short, guided walking tour of the harbour area and old town before having free time to explore the village and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Be sure to walk along the boardwalk and Stonehaven beach and admire the sculptures created by artisan Jim Malcolm, who for years, was dubbed the Stonehaven Banksy for the maritime themed structures he created anonymously.
1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Dunnottar Castle
Stonehaven, United Kingdom, AB39 2TLEasily one of Aberdeenshire's most iconic castles, Dunnottar is an impressive site. For over 1000 years Dunnottar Castle played a crucial role in Scottish history. The Castle played host to several of the nation's historical figures including William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots and for its role in saving the Honours of Scotland from Oliver Cromwell's army.
The castle ruins are extensive with many rooms and buildings to explore. Most of what you see are buildings dating from the 16th & 17th century, but earlier structures can be found. Imagine what life would have been like as you walk through the settlement, part military barracks and part stately home for the Earls of Marischal.
There are a lot of steps/stairs up to the castle, so this is not suitable for people who have mobility issues. There are some wonderful photo opportunities along the coastal path and a great walk over to the war memorial on Black Hill above Stonehaven.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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We meet next to the William Wallace Statue across the road from His Majesty's Theatre on Rosemount Viaduct.View Location
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We meet next to the William Wallace Statue across the road from His Majesty's Theatre on Rosemount Viaduct.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people who have mobility challenges due to location of the castle
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/London time to receive 100% refund.
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