Private Tour
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8 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the captivating Buchan coast on a private tour through Scotland's lesser-known wonders. This journey takes you to quaint fishing villages like Gardenstown, Crovie, and Pennan, offering a glimpse into Scotland’s maritime history. Gain insights into the colossal fishing towns of Fraserburgh and Peterhead, and explore historic castles and scenic nature reserves along the way. With options to visit stunning sites like Troup Head and Slains Castle, this 8.5-hour tour is perfect for those seeking authentic experiences in a small group setting.
- Fully Qualified Tour Guide
- Private tour accommodating up to 7 people for a personalized experience
- Scenic routes through historic fishing villages and towns
- Opportunity to see wildlife, including puffins during the right season
- Lunch break and various optional attractions available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
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Gardenstown
Visit your first tiny little fishing village. An Idyllic harbour town perched upon the side of a cliff. Epic views out onto the Moray Firth. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this Historical Herring Boom Town.
Crovie
Take a 10 minute stroll to Crovie - one of the most picturesque and isolated villages in the North East. The Best preserved 18th Century Fishing Village in Europe. You can tell why authors flock to this fairytale location -
Pickup included
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
katrinamQ5591JU,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Jamie was great! We really missed him after our 3 tours with him. He did lots of extras as well, as I was post operative and he really had his hands full keeping me upright. 😆. He knew his stuff though and we always felt safe with his driving and expertise.

937pegf,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My friend Nancy and I feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon Jamie’s tour company, A Path Less Known. He made an effort to look for a place for us on one of his tours on very short notice. The tour we took, “Aberdeen - Private Coastal Tour” - was simply marvelous. He shared stories of local history, flora, and fauna, as well as other interesting/amusing anecdotes. He was careful to ensure that the pacing of the day met everyone’s expectations and physical capabilities. We would highly recommend any tour that he might lead.


crisaT5715SH,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I cannot recommend Jamie enough as a tour guide. He has a true talent for storytelling and a genuine passion for the history of Aberdeenshire and of Scotland. He is very friendly, knowledgeable and patient and will go above and beyond to suit the group's needs and wishes. When my family and I come to Aberdeenshire again, we will definitely book another tour with him.




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