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Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

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Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Combine the majestic heights of Royal Deeside with the epic cliff-top site of Dunnottar Castle.

For almost 150 years, the British royal family have travelled to the River Dee for their holidays.

With almost unlimited cash and resources, why do they always come here?

We think there’s an easy answer.

This area encapsulates everything everyone loves about Scotland. You find grand castles enclosed by pine forests. You look up at the highest plateau in Britain in the Cairngorms National Park. And there’s enough nearby distilleries to satisfy any royal event.

So, who wouldn’t want to escape to the fresh air of this location?

On this tour, we combine her Majesty’s favourite holiday spot with a trip to Dunnottar Castle, one of the most historically important and visually arresting sights in Scotland.

Hop aboard this tour, see an epic castle, and discover whether you have the same taste as the royals.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 5 years

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.

We welcome up to 16 passengers on board. However, in order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.

Dunnottar Castle: We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.

The total duration of the tour includes the travel to destination, duration in each attractions and comfort breaks along the way

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach

Driver/guide

Small Group Tour (16 people max)

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Admission fees

What To Expect

1

Dunnottar Castle

This clifftop fortress has seen the greats of Scotland’s history pass through its gates. Perched on an impregnable clifftop overlooking the North Sea, it’s an unmissable sight.

1 hour 15 minutes•Admission Not Included
2

Falls of Feugh

Stretch your legs and breathe in the invigorating Highland air at these magnificent waterfalls.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen

Reviews

4.90

180 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Wonderful experience. The...

    Kayla d,

    Jul 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful experience. The castle was breathtaking. Great tour, recommend it. We travelled with two small children and two adults.

  • Deceitful

    JeanGuy H,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    A lot of time in the bus to see falls without interest and highlander cows for the third time ! Just the Dunnotar castle was impressive.

  • Dunottar was fantastic, the rest not so much

    John K,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Great tour of Dunnottar. Well worth it. Disappointed with the rest of the stops and time allocated to them. Would suggest that the tour be recast as castle tour and take in Balmoral and Breamar. Neal was an excellent tour guide.

  • Exceeded every expectation

    Steven P,

    Jul 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Perfect day trip - Allen was so personable and the tour stops were top notch. It delivered what was written and more. I will use Rabbie’s again for sure.

  • Very enjoyable trip

    Galia W,

    Jun 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    My husband and I enjoyed the tour a lot. It's quite extensive, and you get a good look into the history and current life of Scotland and its people. The guide, Darryl, was wonderful and very knowledgeable.

From GBP 56.76

4.90
180 reviews
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