Aberdeenshire Castles and Wild Coastal Trail Private Day Tour
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 dramatic Slains Castle which famously inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Closer to Aberdeen we visit Newburgh to see the wild seal colony that has lived there for centuries. Along the way there may be birds to be watched, dolphins to be spotted and seals to be seen. You can choose your own itinerary.
Duration
9 hours - 10 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Aberdeen
Aberdeen
We will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Dunnottar Castle
Stonehaven
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fyvie Castle
Fyvie
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cullen
Cullen
The historic village of Cullen is your stop for lunch in a lovely restaurant and an opportunity to try “Cullen Skink”, in Cullen.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bow Fiddle Rock
2 Addison Street, Portknockie
Bow Fiddle Rock is an outstanding natural Sea Arch and a unique coastal feature resembling the tip of a violin bow.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pennan
Pennan
Pennan is tiny fishing village which nestles at the at the bottom a cliff and features in the classic movie “Local Hero”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bullers of Buchan
Off the A975 just north of Cruden Bay and about 25 miles north of Aberdeen in northeast Scotland, Peterhead
The Bullers of Buchan are a spectacular 30 meter deep collapsed sea cave which formed a huge circular “pot”. A bird watchers haven.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Slains Castle (Dracula's Castle)
A975, Cruden Bay, Scotland AB42 0NE
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Newburgh Seals Beach
Newburgh
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total duration includes travel time.
- Private tour guide
- Pick up/Drop off from/at your hotel and accommodation in Aberdeen
Exclusions
- Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
- 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.
Traveler Pickup Information
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Aberdeen City, train station or cruise liner.
Please contact us about our guest pickup service from areas outside the Aberdeen City area.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Time Exposure Travel in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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 dramatic Slains Castle which famously inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Closer to Aberdeen we visit Newburgh to see the wild seal colony that has lived there for centuries. Along the way there may be birds to be watched, dolphins to be spotted and seals to be seen. You can choose your own itinerary.
Duration
9 hours - 10 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Aberdeen
Aberdeen
We will collect you from your accommodation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Dunnottar Castle
Stonehaven
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fyvie Castle
Fyvie
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cullen
Cullen
The historic village of Cullen is your stop for lunch in a lovely restaurant and an opportunity to try “Cullen Skink”, in Cullen.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bow Fiddle Rock
2 Addison Street, Portknockie
Bow Fiddle Rock is an outstanding natural Sea Arch and a unique coastal feature resembling the tip of a violin bow.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pennan
Pennan
Pennan is tiny fishing village which nestles at the at the bottom a cliff and features in the classic movie “Local Hero”.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bullers of Buchan
Off the A975 just north of Cruden Bay and about 25 miles north of Aberdeen in northeast Scotland, Peterhead
The Bullers of Buchan are a spectacular 30 meter deep collapsed sea cave which formed a huge circular “pot”. A bird watchers haven.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Slains Castle (Dracula's Castle)
A975, Cruden Bay, Scotland AB42 0NE
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Newburgh Seals Beach
Newburgh
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total duration includes travel time.
- Private tour guide
- Pick up/Drop off from/at your hotel and accommodation in Aberdeen
Exclusions
- Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.
- 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.
Traveler Pickup Information
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Aberdeen City, train station or cruise liner.
Please contact us about our guest pickup service from areas outside the Aberdeen City area.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Time Exposure Travel in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.