Peer beyond Scotland’s castle walls and chase stories that echo in courtyards
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Calling all Lords and Ladies, or anyone who’s ever dreamed of owning their own castle. Join the ranks of history lovers while you travel through magnificent mountain passes. You visit Scotland’s most impressive castles, tower forts, and palaces, as your guide recounts epic tales of conceit and treachery. You even 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.
Duration: 4 days
Led by: Expert local guide
Group size: Max 16 people
Travel by: Mini Coach
Royal Deeside
Long frequented by the royal family, this protected area boasts some of the finest views of nature in northeast Scotland.
Crathes Castle
Crathes Castle, with its pink façade, turrets, and vibrant garden, feels like a fairytale- yet it's also haunted by the Green Lady.
St Andrews
Golf was so popular in Scotland, it was banned in the 15th century. And nowhere was it more popular than in St Andrews, ‘the Home of Golf’.
Cardhu Distillery
This once-illicit Speyside single malt scotch whisky distillery was founded in 1811 by a groundbreaking woman and a smuggler
Culloden
In less than an hour, around 1,500 men died in this battle. Explore the battlefield and learn how this tragedy came to pass.
Blair Castle
As you explore this historic site, discover a ballroom adorned with 175 antlers and roam the 9-acre Georgian garden.
What’s included
Expert Local Guide
Travel in Luxury 16 Seat Mini Coach
1x small checked bag allowance (22in x 17in x 10in)
Off the Beaten Track Locations
Daily pick-ups & drop offs
Optional Extras: Flavour Journey whisky tour and tasting at Cardhu Distillery
Optional Extras: Admission to Castle Fraser
Optional Extras: Admission to Culloden Battlefield
Optional Extras: Admission to Falkland Palace and Gardens
Optional Extras: Admission to Fyvie Castle
Optional Extras: Admission to Blair Castle and Gardens
Rabbie’s is one of the UK’s leading small-group tour operators, offering unforgettable journeys across Scotland and beyond. With knowledgeable local guides, immersive itineraries and a focus on authentic experiences, Rabbie’s helps visitors explore the very best of Scotland’s landscapes, history, culture and food and drink scene.
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