4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
96 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
What You Will Do
Feel like a lord or lady as you wander through castles and manor houses. Stride ancient battlefields like a sword-wielding Highlander. And relive Scotland’s history defining moments of conceit and treachery as you listen to your driver-guide’s epic tales.
On this tour, you’ll join the ranks of esteemed history lovers while you travel through glens and mountain passes. You visit Scotland’s most impressive castles, tower forts, and palaces. And you even get a chance to visit a distillery that was started by one of the pioneering women in the whisky industry.
This tour is your ticket into Scotland’s medieval past and royal history.
What's Included?
- Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach (small groups max 16 passengers)
- 3 nights en-suite accommodation in a B&B or 3-star Hotel (breakfast included)
- Admission to Castle Fraser
- Admission to Blair Castle and Garden
- Flavour Journey tour and Tasting at Cardhu Distillery
- Admission to Fyvie Castle
- Professional driver guide
- Admission to Culloden Visitor Centre, Museum & Battlefield
- Admission to Crathes Castle
- Admission to Falkland Palace
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Meals and refreshments
- Admission fees unless specified
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Gate J And Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
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Day 1 '̣Edinburgh - Dunnottar Castle - St. Andrews - Aberdeen' Edinburgh
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Rabbies Trail Burners
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
- Please note: you will be required to choose between either a 3-star Bed and Breakfast or 3-star hotel at time of booking
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/family). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Admission to Falkland Palace. Castle Fraser, Crathes Castle, Fyvie Castle, Culloden Visitor Centre, Museum & Battlefield, Blair Castle and Gardens included in a tour price.
- Cardhu Distillery tour and tasting included in a tour price.
- B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property. Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
- Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
- *Please note that Blair Castle will be closed on 6th October 2025. If your tour departs on 3rd October 2025, we will be unable to visit the castle on this day. We apologise for the inconvenience.
- *Please note that for the tour departing on 2nd May 2025, you will visit Blair Athol Distillery on day four instead of Cardhu Distillery.
Guide Options
- Guide - English